Senior Equity Compliance Investigator (Vice Provost for Institutional Equity)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

5d•$116,600 - $204,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office for Institutional Equity (OIE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is seeking a Senior Equity Compliance Investigator to manage the day-to-day and strategic responsibilities associated with the University’s sexual misconduct, anti-discrimination, and anti-harassment policies and compliance obligations. This role involves assessing and investigating complaints, providing guidance to staff, presenting educational programs, and collaborating on policy development. The position requires significant interaction with senior leaders and the ability to make recommendations for cultural change following policy violations. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school required.
Seven+ years of experience investigating and resolving sexual misconduct and discrimination/harassment complaints. Other comparable experience may serve as a substitute for investigative experience (i.e., litigation experience, HR investigatory experience).
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting sexual misconduct, discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills and emotional intelligence.
Knowledge of best practices as they relate to compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, VAWA, and other anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws and related guidance.
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to provide constructive guidance on others’ written work.
The ability to provide guidance and support on multiple, on-going and complex matters of sexual misconduct, discrimination and/or harassment related incidents and complaints.
Excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information.
The ability to build relationships and establish collaborative partnerships across the institution and peer institutions; manage and work with conflict, including meeting with individuals who may be experiencing high levels of stress; work independently, actively, collaboratively and efficiently to balance workload.
A desire to maintain and strengthen professional qualifications through on-going training and professional development.
The ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgment.
Experience developing and presenting educational materials on sexual misconduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation and diversity.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a mentorship and/or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

Proactively assist the Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and the Assistant Vice Provost/Title VI Coordinator in managing reports of sexual misconduct, protected class harassment and discrimination, and retaliation from receipt to resolution.
Provide comprehensive, timely, trauma-informed response and support services to students, faculty, staff and others reporting or accused of sexual misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation consistent with the University’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy and Procedures and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures.
Address safety concerns, convey information about supportive measures and services, develop anti-retaliation plans, facilitate contact with internal and external resources, communicate information about reporting options both on and off campus, and ensure parties’ full understanding of the University’s investigation, resolution, and hearing procedures.
Collaborate with other University offices, including Human Resources, Student Affairs, Public Safety, and the Office of the General Counsel, to implement appropriate supportive measures and accommodations, consider appropriate responses to misconduct, and develop rehabilitative and/or remedial measures related to an OIE process.
Review work of Equity Compliance Investigators, including draft Notices, No Contact Orders, Informal Resolutions, Investigative Reports, and other substantive communications.
Identify and implement primary and ongoing prevention and awareness initiatives at the University.
Develop and conduct education and training and/or prepare training materials related to OIE policies, as needed for university community members.
Serve as a point of contact for faculty, staff, and students on discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct and retaliation claims.
Participate in the evaluation and ongoing development of university policy and procedures related to sexual misconduct, harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
Conduct assessments and investigations of complaints of sexual misconduct (including sexual violence), and all forms of protected class-based harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
Conduct interviews; review relevant documentation, physical evidence, and statistical information; and prepare comprehensive reports.
Provide input and/or testimony as needed in hearings or other disciplinary proceedings that stem from OIE related investigations.
Perform other duties as assigned, including participation on university-wide committees or new initiatives.