"Title VI/Title IX Compliance Investigator"

Job Purpose

The Investigator will report to the University’s Title IX and Title VI Coordinator and Associate Vice Provost of the SHARE Team (hereinafter, “Coordinator”). Under the direction of the Coordinator, the Investigator will conduct intake, assessment, and informal and formal complaint resolution processes of reports of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of sex, race, color, and national origin.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with institutional policy and applicable state and federal laws
• Consult and collaborate with the Coordinator to monitor and manage Title VI and Title IX reports to ensure timely and effective response
• Serve as the investigator for complaints alleging discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, and national origin, including sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation/intimidation
• Analyze misconduct allegations for elements of applicable University policy violations
• Interview reporting parties, complainants, respondents, and witnesses.
• Identify and gather relevant documentary and other evidence
• Facilitate informal resolution processes including conflict coaching, facilitated conversations, shuttle diplomacy, mediation, and restorative practice
• Assess reports of alleged misconduct to identify and facilitate appropriate and reasonably available interim supportive measures for parties and witnesses
• Manage initial and ongoing communication and official notices to parties and relevant campus administrators
• Timely maintain accurate and complete records and notes of all investigative and informal resolution processes
• Write clear, impartial, accurate investigative reports
• Ensure that formal and informal resolution processes are prompt, thorough, and impartial
• Assist in developing and implementing campuswide Title IX and Title VI training and education
• Collaborate with institutional partners and leadership to ensure that formal and informal resolution processes, including investigations, are conducted in compliance with applicable policies, collective bargaining agreements, and requirements of state and federal laws
• Coordinate with campus offices and partners in the Office of Community Standards, Residential Education, the Graduate Life Office, Employee & Labor Relations, etc.
• Provide periodic, timely updates regarding the status of complaints received and investigations in progress to the Coordinator
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Significant experience conducting fair and impartial investigations of alleged discrimination based on race, color, national origin, and sex, including sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Title VI, Title IX, and related applicable laws and regulations is required;
• Knowledge of best practices as they relate to institutions of higher education compliance with Title VI and Title IX;
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple, ongoing, and complex cases of Title VI and Title IX-related incidents and complaints;
• Experience facilitating informal resolution processes;
• Effective project management, organization and analytical skills;
• Strong presentation, communication, and facilitation skills;
• Strong written analytical and communication skills;
• Experience with and ability to conduct trauma-informed interviews and investigations;
• Ability to maintain poise when faced with conflict and challenging situations;
• Excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to protect and maintain the security of confidential and sensitive information;
• Ability to build relationships and establish collaborative partnerships across the institution;
• Demonstrated commitment to an inclusive culture, as well as the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies (staff, students, faculty, parents, administrators) with diplomacy and tact;
• Maintenance of professional qualifications through ongoing training and professional development;
• Ability to contribute to a team environment, act independently, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of direct experience or four (4) years of relevant experience required.
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working in higher education strongly preferred.
• Law or other graduate degree strongly preferred.

Certificates and Licenses

None

Physical Requirements

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sitting.
• Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.*

Working Conditions

Although generally this position is active during regular business hours with minimal travel expectations, occasional evenings are required, and the position requires being willing to check email and respond to urgent questions in evenings and on weekends.

The expected pay range for this position is $124,540 to $146,275 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.