Senior Investigator, Office for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

PageUp•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is seeking a Senior Civil Rights Investigator for the Office for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. This position is responsible for investigating complex complaints of protected status discrimination and harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, dating and domestic violence, and stalking. The investigator will conduct fair, impartial, and timely investigations, identify and interview parties and witnesses, gather evidence, document all investigatory meetings, and communicate with relevant parties regarding the resolution processes. The role involves documenting investigation steps in a case management system, preparing detailed investigation reports with findings and recommendations, and potentially serving as a lead investigator or coordinating external investigations. The incumbent will also contribute to ensuring compliance with various federal and state laws and CSU policies, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, VAWA/SaVE Act, Clery Act, FEHA, and CSU policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Three years of related experience in conducting investigations under Title IX, other civil rights laws or similar in educational institutions or workplaces.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse set of professionals, students, staff and community members.
Ability to respond appropriately in stressful situations.
Must reside in the State of California.
Must complete a background check (including a criminal records check) satisfactorily.
Must file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
Must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment (mandated reporter).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or Juris Doctor.
Five years conducting civil rights and/or HR-related investigations in higher education or the workplace.
Demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.

Responsibilities

Investigates the most complex complaints of protected status discrimination and harassment, retaliation and sexual misconduct, dating and domestic violence, and stalking in a fair, impartial and timely manner.
Identifies and interviews relevant parties and witnesses.
Gathers directly related evidence from various sources.
Documents all investigatory meetings.
Composes and sends appropriate correspondence with parties, advisors, and others regarding investigations and other aspects of the formal and informal resolution processes.
Documents investigation steps in applicable case management system.
Prepares detailed investigation reports, which may include credibility assessments, findings of fact and recommendations as to violations of policy.
May serve as lead investigator, advise other investigators, and coordinate external investigations, as needed.
Contributes to ensuring compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, VAWA/the campus SaVEAct, including the Clery Act, and related laws, such as FEHA, as well as California State University policies.