"Civil Rights Investigator / Senior Civil Rights Investigator"

Civil Rights Investigator / Senior Civil Rights Investigator

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Job Code 25231
Recruitment Pool All Applicants
Posting Number req8143
Unit Equity and Access Services
Department Equity and Access Services
Department Website Link
Location VCU
Address 912 West Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23284 USA

Duties & Responsibilities The VCU’s Equity and Access Services seeks to hire a Civil Rights Investigator / Senior Civil Rights Investigator for Title IX.

VCU Mission
At VCU, we are Uncommon in learning, research, creativity, service, and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. VCU is a premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Goal of the Unit
Equity and Access Services (EAS) advances VCU’s commitment to the success and wellbeing of its faculty, staff, students, team members, patients, and surrounding communities. From its work in the areas of civil rights, access, and equal opportunity and outreach, EAS translates civil rights policies into practice and delivers impactful and data-informed strategies, promoting civil rights, and access for all.

Position Overview
The Civil Rights Investigator conducts impartial investigations into Title IX and Sex-Based Misconduct complaints reported to the University. They will adhere to and exceed regulatory requirements, including Title IX mandates, as well as other federal and/or state civil rights laws. Equity and Access Services advances VCU’s commitment to supporting a fair and discrimination-free learning and work environment.

The Civil Rights Investigator / Senior Civil Rights Investigator will report directly to the Title IX Coordinator / Director of Outreach and Support.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, conduct, and document all aspects of investigations, as assigned by the Director. Duties include, but are not limited to intake processing, evidence gathering, interviews, hearings, document preparation, and appropriate follow-up.
• Ensure cases proceed through grievance processes in a timely manner, consistent with the applicable policies.
• Follow internal protocols and procedures to ensure compliance in dealing with complaints and reports.
• Ensure compliance with legal and institutional requirements, including those initiated by the state, federal, and accreditation policymakers.
• Prepare progress updates, reports, and compliance-related documentation.
• Effectively interface with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and other stakeholders.
• As necessary, recommend and develop new processes, procedures, and policies.
• Contribute to the team’s efforts in education & outreach for the VCU community, data analysis and reporting, and other related tasks.
• Collaborate with university partners and stakeholders to increase civil rights and nondiscrimination awareness.
• Complete other assigned duties to support the investigation function and assigned team.

Qualifications Required qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree.
• Experience conducting investigations in at least one job-relevant area.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations related to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) amendments to the Clery Act, and FERPA (among others).
• Organization, planning, and problem resolution abilities.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Familiarity with current best practices and a working knowledge of emerging issues in compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex information to a wide array of audiences with appropriate sensitivity.
• Excellent judgment with the ability to securely manage highly sensitive, confidential data and information, in an impartial manner.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and complete work with firm deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to listen well and demonstrate empathy for people and a deep appreciation for VCU’s mission and values.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Juris Doctor or Master’s degree
• Experience conducting investigations in a university or government agency.
• Investigation training and certification.
• Knowledge of the complexities involved in working with parties who have experienced trauma, discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.
• Familiarity with applicable investigation models and best practices in the field.
• Experience using a case tracking/management database.

FLSA University Employee
Job FTE 100
Exemption Status Exempt
Restricted Position No
E-Class UF - University Employee FT
Job Category University Employee
ORP Eligible No
Salary Range Commensurate with experience, starting at $70,000
Compensation Type Salaried
Target Hire Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Documents Needed to Apply Cover letter and resume