Protected Rights/Title IX Investigator

Protected Rights/Title IX Investigator

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

LA, LA

Job Type

Full-Time

Division

President

Job Number

01048

Control Number

7833

Description

Benefits

Job Summary

Reporting to the Executive Counsel to the President for Legal Affairs, Protected Rights and Title IX Compliance, the Protected Rights / Title IX Investigator is responsible for timely conducting, managing, and documenting various investigations, including but not limited to, investigations of complaints of harassment (including sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and power-based violence), discrimination, retaliation, and violations of ULM policies and procedures. The incumbent will play an important role in the University's education, prevention, and response efforts related to gender, sex, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected categories.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts and manages prompt, impartial, and thorough investigations involving students, faculty, staff, affiliates, and non-affiliates related to policy violations, retaliation, harassment and discrimination allegations under Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, power-based violence, the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws and compliance regulations

Investigates concerns in a timely, thorough and accurate manner.

Investigates concerns, explains policies and procedures, suggests supportive measures as appropriate, gathers relevant information, and presents formal report that demonstrates balanced reasoning; clear articulation of facts and supporting evidence

Develops an investigative plan for complaints in accordance with university policy and recognized standards

Maintains appropriate case management reporting and tracking

Manages initial and ongoing communication and official notices to parties involved in an investigation as well as administrators involved in the process

Explains investigations, as needed, in adjudication hearings, to others involved in the adjudication processes as well as relevant stakeholders

Stays abreast of changes to related laws, rules, policies, procedures and regulations.

Facilitates related training to individuals, faculty, staff, students, and the community

Provides progress reports of active cases

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the US Department of Education and 3-5 years of related experience. Experience includes work in investigations, EEO, employee relations, human resources, higher education administration. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Supplemental Information

Ideal candidate will have knowledge of civil rights laws and investigations, in particular Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, Clery Act and Violence Against Women Act. Experience working in an educational setting, especially in higher education institutions preferred. Related training or certification through a nationally recognized institution desired. Experience working with individuals experiencing a crisis preferred. Familiarity with case management system(s) desired. Strong oral and written communications strongly preferred.

Employees are eligible for a full benefits package (health, dental, vision, life, retirement, leave, etc.) ULM offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read here for more information regarding benefits.

Agency

University of Louisiana Monroe

Address

 700 University Avenue

Monroe, Louisiana, 71209

Phone

 318-342-5140

Website

 https:// www. ulm.edu