Equity and Civil Rights Investigator

University of Baltimore • Baltimore, MD

1d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Title IX Coordinator and Assistant Dean of Students, the Equity and Civil Rights Investigator is responsible for conducting investigations pertaining to protected status discrimination and harassment, sexual misconduct, dating and domestic violence. This position plays a critical role in ensuring institutional compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and other federal and state civil rights laws. The primary focus of this position will be cases involving students, but the investigator may handle employee-related cases, if needed. The Investigator supports the development and implementation of training and outreach programs, works collaboratively across campus departments, and helps ensure that university policies and procedures promote a safe, inclusive, and equitable learning and working environment. As a member of Student Success and Support Services, the investigator will support campus-wide and divisional events and programs. This is a hybrid position expected to work on campus three days and remote two days a week. However, there may be periodic instances during the academic year when additional on-campus presence is necessary. Position is open until filled, and applications received by Friday, September 18 will receive priority consideration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three years' experience in compliance investigation, employee relations, human resources or student conduct.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant federal and state laws and regulations including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA, Section 504, VAWA, and FERPA.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities; ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to prioritize work appropriately while anticipating deadlines, as well as the ability to meet established deadlines in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently, as well as with other administrative and academic departments, faculty, staff, students, alumni groups, and the general public.
• Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity toward experiences and expressions of trauma caused by sexual violence and harassment and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to privacy.
• Substantial experience working with diverse populations, including populations of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, and persons with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective, collaborative relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Professional experience in higher education environment.
• Experience in higher education or with a government agency handling civil rights compliance preferred.
• Familiarity with case management systems and online training platforms, preferably Maxient.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prompt, impartial, and thorough investigations of complaints related to Title IX, Title VI, and other applicable laws and university policies.
• Develop investigation plans, interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses, and collect and analyze relevant evidence.
• Prepare comprehensive, detailed investigative reports with findings of fact and analysis in compliance with university policies and applicable law.
• Recommend and coordinate interim measures and supportive remedies with campus partners as necessary.
• Utilize case management software (Maxient) to maintain comprehensive documentation of investigation.
• Coordinate Title IX training for students.
• Assist in developing and delivering educational programs and training for students, faculty, and staff related to sexual misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Create and disseminate outreach materials, including brochures, posters, digital media, and training content.
• Work collaboratively with other campus departments to support student programming and events related to Title IX, Title VI, diversity, equity and inclusion, including Sexual Assault Awareness month and student Welcome Week / orientation.
• Support Division events and initiatives, including special events and programming.
• Assist in the development of University policies and procedures. Suggest process improvements to support timely and equitable case handling.
• May participate in University or System committees related to Title IX, Title VI, ADA, and DEIB

Benefits

• health, life, prescription, and dental plans
• tuition remission benefits
• paid leave (22 days of annual, 15 days of sick, 3 days of personal, and 14-15 holidays)
• retirement plans with employer contributions

What This Job Offers

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