Institutional Equity Investigator

Brown University • Providence, RI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Institutional Equity Investigator will play a central role in resolving complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation involving faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students at Brown University, complaints of discriminatory conduct that occur on University grounds, and complaints of discriminatory conduct that occur off campus during University sanctioned programs and activities. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Institutional Equity, Accessibility, and Compliance, and works closely with the Director of Investigations and Title IX Coordinator, Senior Institutional Equity Investigator, and other partners in managing the day-to-day responsibilities associated with the University's civil rights investigations. As a member of the Office of Equity Compliance & Reporting in the Division of Campus Life, the Institutional Equity Investigator will serve as one of several entry points in which community members and/or guests of the University can report or seek information on the complaint processes and non-discrimination policies of the University. This position works closely with staff in Office for Equity Compliance and Reporting, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, University Human Resources, and the Division of Campus Life to develop and implement training programs and informational materials for faculty, staff, and students on reporting and adjudication processes related to equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, Title IX and other related topics.

Requirements

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience with a minimum of three (3) successive years of recent, substantive work experience and ability conducting investigations of discrimination in a higher education, non-profit or other relevant setting.
• Master’s Degree in higher education administration, law enforcement, criminology, social work, psychology, or related field required.
• In depth knowledge of the federal and state laws pertaining to civil rights, discrimination, harassment and affirmative action, as they apply to colleges and universities including the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 (EEO), Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 (Title IX), the Jeanne Clery Act of 1990 (Clery Act), the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), all as amended where applicable, and other federal and state anti-discrimination laws and requirements.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings and travel (when necessary or assigned).
• Demonstrated experience and ability in conducting investigations, composing clear, concise, timely and professionally written investigative reports, managing confidential information, and independently and efficiently managing a significant caseload.
• Demonstrated ability to determine and apply the appropriate legal standards in assessing and investigating allegations of discrimination.
• Skill in writing concise, logical analytical reports to convey complex issues.
• Ability to maintain neutrality and work under stress.
• Strong skills in the areas of conflict resolution, problem solving techniques and interviewing.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and facilitate resolution of difficult challenges, including the ability to handle issues of complex and extreme sensitivity.
• Extensive knowledge of the elements of proof for discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct and retaliation.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, superior judgment and analytical skills and neutrality in highly sensitive situations involving allegations of discrimination.
• Tact, discretion, professionalism, maturity and outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are required.
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills; the ability to listen well and the ability to both be and project impartiality and establish rapport with a diverse range of community members.
• Ability to work as part of a University-wide community to resolve complaints in a neutral and sensitive manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships with staff at all levels at the University.
• Ability to read and interpret complex legal documents to evaluate their impact on University policy and procedures.
• Must be able to work independently, collaboratively across the organization, and under supervision.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Nice To Haves

• Juris Doctorate or Doctorate degree.
• Experience in an office of discrimination and harassment is highly preferred.
• Professional experience conducting investigations in a University setting.
• Experience investigating cases of interpersonal violence utilizing trauma informed best practices.
• Knowledge of complexities surrounding investigations in a college setting.
• Title IX Investigator training certification.
• Knowledge of Maxient software.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time