EEO Compliance Investigator

Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX

4d

About The Position

Provides advice and monitors institutional compliance with equal opportunity and non-discrimination laws and regulations for the Office of Equal Opportunity. Conduct intake interviews to gather initial information from individuals with complaints and to determine the appropriate level of intervention/response and applicable TTU System regulations and operating policies and procedures. Conduct comprehensive independent and unbiased investigations of discrimination and harassment complaints, including Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX complaints involving employees, by interviewing parties and witnesses, collecting the relevant facts, and evaluating evidence and credibility related to the reported incident. Prepare accurate and thorough investigation reports that include written analysis of the information and data collected with attention to detail in determining findings from complaint investigation in accordance with university policies and procedures and applicable federal and state laws. Maintain accurate and complete records of investigation process. Draft documents, letters, and memos, research issues, and prepare supporting documentation for investigations. Collaborate with offices across campuses to coordinate compliance efforts and responses to workplace issues related to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with co-workers and constituents and maintain confidentiality regarding all communications. Ability to learn, understand, and apply the office's specific compliance areas such as Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX. Remain knowledgeable of current federal and state laws and regulations and compliance trends in higher education.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field.
• Four years of related administrative and technical experience.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply the office's specific compliance areas such as Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX.
• Remain knowledgeable of current federal and state laws and regulations and compliance trends in higher education.

Nice To Haves

• Additional job-related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor institutional compliance with equal opportunity and non-discrimination laws and regulations.
• Conduct intake interviews for individuals with complaints.
• Determine appropriate intervention/response levels and applicable regulations.
• Conduct independent and unbiased investigations of discrimination and harassment complaints (Title VI, Title VII, Title IX).
• Interview parties and witnesses.
• Collect facts, evaluate evidence, and assess credibility.
• Prepare accurate and thorough investigation reports with written analysis and findings.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of the investigation process.
• Draft documents, letters, and memos.
• Research issues and prepare supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with offices across campuses to coordinate compliance efforts.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with co-workers and constituents.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Learn, understand, and apply specific compliance areas (Title VI, Title VII, Title IX).
• Stay knowledgeable of current federal and state laws, regulations, and compliance trends in higher education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level