"Associate Director of Investigations"

Position Overview

The department of Campus Safety at Bryn Mawr College is seeking an Associate Director of Investigations to serve as a member of a collaborative team whose primary role focuses on education and support. Reporting to the Executive Director of Campus Safety, Associate Director for Investigations will need to build relationships with many stakeholders including students to build trust and confidence in the position and processes. This role will engage proactively by building close collaborations with the Associate Director of Civil Rights and Bias Response / Title IX Coordinator, Wellness Program Director, the Director of Health and Wellbeing Education and other members of our campus community. The Associate Director will oversee investigations associated with Title IX and related cases, plus overall safety, and security assistance to serve and protect members of the community at Bryn Mawr College.

Characteristic Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee interviews regarding Title IX and other faculty, staff, and student matters.
• Liaise with outside agencies including various police agencies, prosecutors, and resources connected with victims of crime and sexual misconduct.
• Responsible for training for students, staff, and faculty to include sexual misconduct prevention and response, domestic and dating violence, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and Clery training including Campus Security Authorities (CSA) and Mandatory Reporters.
• Assist with Title IX training.
• Oversee the preparation and timely submission of the Annual Security Report (ASR) for the Department of Education (DOE), including running the Clery Compliance Committees.
• Oversee the preparation and timely submission of the Uniform Crime Report (UCR) for the State Police.
• Ensure that Investigation Reports are complete, objective, thorough, and submitted in a timely fashion.
• Serve on hiring committees, as a member of the Bryn Mawr Emergency Response Team (BERT, and other roles as appropriate.
• Conduct in-house investigations including but not limited to thefts, investigations working with Human Resources, fraud, harassment cases, and other related matter.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule & Benefits

Bryn Mawr is committed to building and sustaining a campus community where faculty and staff can thrive. The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. This full-time staff position is eligible for 22 days of vacation per year, three days personal leave, generous holiday time (including an extended winter break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day), sick leave, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, medical, dental, and vision, retirement, paid parental leave, tuition opportunities, and more. Waiting periods may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum five years relevant professional experience, with higher education and student conduct experience required.
• Successful completion of satisfactory background checks, drug tests, and a pre-employment physical required.
• Knowledge of Civil Rights and Bias Response, Title IX, the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with members of the community in a way that builds trust and confidence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain PA Act 153 background checks.
• Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Sufficient vision (with correction) to read and observe more distant objects.
• Sufficient hearing (with correction) to conduct accurate interviews.
• Ability to move across campus including indoors and outdoors, on and off paths, roads, and parking lots, to make rounds.
• Availability for on-call and after-hours response, as needed, is required.
• The Associate Director of Investigations is expected to model professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment, and to serve as a visible, approachable leader withing the community

Application Instructions

To express interest in this role, please submit an application to Interfolio with a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

About the Institution

Since its founding in 1885, Bryn Mawr College has been the preeminent college for women interested in the pursuit of wisdom necessary to challenge the world's expectations. With its pioneering American Collegiate Gothic architecture and picturesque landscape, our campus is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the country. Located less than 15 miles from Philadelphia, and within 2-3 hours of New York City, Baltimore, and Washington, DC, Bryn Mawr’s location offers easy access to public transportation and endless recreation, dining, retail, and cultural activities.

Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.