Director I, Student and Employee Investigator
About The Position
The University of Texas at Austin is committed to advancing a fair and just campus culture. As part of that commitment, the University created the Department of Investigation and Adjudication (DIA) to investigate allegations of discrimination, harassment, and other prohibited conduct. These claims can involve students, faculty, staff, contractors, applicants, visitors, and other members of the University community. As a neutral investigator, DIA supports the University in fostering a campus environment that is respectful, and free from discrimination and harassment. For more information on the Department of Investigation and Adjudication (DIA), please visit: https://compliance.utexas.edu/programs/dia Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. Purpose Investigate complaints of alleged violations of the University’s non-discrimination policy, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and University Nondiscrimination Policy; Title IX; University consensual relationship policy; and retaliation for protected activity relating to the foregoing categories of discrimination, in both the employment and student context.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience.
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or Law degree and more than five years of investigative or related experience.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret applicable policies.
- Interview all relevant participants associated with complaints and document the investigative process by logging all contacts and evidence and accurately summarizing participant interviews.
- Write a comprehensive investigative report that accurately summarizes all relevant investigative findings.
- Assist with the coordination and preparation of the university's formal position statements in response to charges of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Texas Workforce Commission - Civil Rights Division, the Department of Labor, and/or the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
- Assisting in the intake process and completing other duties as assigned.
- Participate in the adjudication process by presenting investigative findings and responding to questions.
Benefits
- Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
- Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
- Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
- Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
- Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
