Investigator, Title IX

The Claremont Colleges Services • Claremont, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the leadership and general supervision of the Assistant Vice President for Title IX and TCC Title IX Administrator, the Title IX Investigator assesses reports and complaints of Title IX and other sex-based misconduct, as well as related retaliation, filed by students, staff, and faculty of The Claremont Colleges. The Investigator conducts timely investigations under The Claremont Colleges Interim Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment, Other Sex-Based Misconduct, and Retaliation; maintains case files and documentation; and prepares initial and final reports.

This is a full-time position with a hybrid work schedule as approved by the supervisor, requiring at least two workdays per week in the office. Regular hours are 40 hours per week, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 12 months annually. Holiday, weekend, and/or evening work may be required, and regular hours may vary based on organizational or business-unit needs.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from an accredited institution and three years of legal or compliance-related experience, including conducting intakes and investigations involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation allegations, including sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking; OR a Juris Doctorate or master's degree in criminal justice, social work, or a related field and two years of such experience.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship or takeover of sponsorship is not available.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including Title IX, VAWA, Clery, California Education Code, and Campus SaVE.
• Familiarity with handling discrimination, harassment, and retaliation complaints through the full resolution process, including intakes, complaint submission, report writing, hearings, and appeals.
• Ability to review and interpret legal documents and policy and provide guidance and feedback.
• Ability and willingness to conduct complex investigations neutrally and independently.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English, attention to detail, and strong interview skills using a trauma-informed approach.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality; collect data and evidence and assess relevance; and remain composed in challenging, sensitive, and high-stakes situations.
• Strong ethics and the ability to be compassionate while remaining impartial, kind, respectful, and adaptable in difficult situations.
• Ability to identify innovative solutions and work supportively and collaboratively as a team member.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate assignments to meet deadlines, including work involving multiple collaborators, and to switch between tasks while maintaining focus, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, community members, and College partners to build rapport and problem-solve in complex, time-sensitive situations.

Nice To Haves

• A Juris Doctorate or a master's degree in criminal justice, social work, or a related field.
• Work experience in higher education, especially in a similar role or office, such as a Title IX office, office of equity and compliance, or office of civil rights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough, impartial, well-documented, and timely investigations in compliance with Title IX, California Education Code, and The Claremont Colleges Interim Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment, Other Sex-Based Misconduct, and Retaliation.
• Interview complainants, respondents, and relevant witnesses, and document all interviews.
• Gather relevant evidence and maintain detailed, organized, confidential case files.
• Draft comprehensive, concise, and well-written correspondence, documents, preliminary investigation reports, and final investigation reports in accordance with Policy.
• Collaborate with the Title IX Coordinators of all the Colleges to assess allegations, ensure investigations proceed equitably and promptly, and ensure adherence to applicable Policy.
• Maintain knowledge of Title IX, California Education Code, the applicable Interim Policy, relevant federal and California laws and regulations, and developments and trends in the field.
• Review and provide potential Policy revisions in response to changing regulations.
• Assist with policy training and education for the Colleges and TCC community.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 10% retirement contributions after one year, with no matching required.
• Tuition remission and professional development funds.
• Access to fitness facilities.
• Generous time off, including 11 paid holidays, up to 22 vacation days, 12 sick days per year, and a paid Winter Closure.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time