Associate University Investigator; Ethics AND CMPLNC PROFL

job summary

under the general direction of the director of investigations, associate university investigators participate in the investigation of allegations that faculty, other academic appointees, staff members, and students have violated university policy. Associate university investigators may conduct sensitive, confidential, and time-sensitive investigations of moderate complexity under university policy. In that capacity, associate university investigators will conduct interviews, collect and review material evidence, and prepare high-quality written reports.

In their reports, investigators summarize and analyze the evidence, then reach preliminary factual and policy findings.

associate university investigators may additionally assist university investigators and senior university investigators in the investigation of complex matters, performing any of the following functions: document management; review and summarization of evidence; transcription; note taking; creation of visual exhibits; interviewing of ancillary witnesses; and drafting of correspondence and select portions of investigative reports.

please note: department is recruiting for two (2) university investigators, at either ethics and cmplnc profl 3 level or ethics and cmplnc profl 4 level, based on licensure and experience. Please submit an application for the appropriate position based on your licensure. If you are also interested in the university investigator (ethics and cmplnc profl
4) position - you must apply to job # 83742 by 2/3/2026 to be considered. Consideration is not given to both job openings unless you apply to both.

qualifications

minimum qualifications - for full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• bachelor's degree plus two years of experience providing investigative support in administrative investigations or the equivalent.
• familiarity with the components of neutral, and well-written reports that make factual findings and discuss relevant laws or policies. Demonstrated writing skill.
• demonstrated knowledge of best practices and methodologies for conducting investigations, including interviewing witnesses and analyzing evidence.
• demonstrated oral communication abilities, including skill and experience interacting with constituents who are diverse in characteristics such as age, education level, race, ability, socioeconomic background, and gender identity and expression.

preferred qualifications

• juris doctor degree plus one year of experience conducting or supporting administrative investigations in a higher education setting or bachelor's degree plus three years of experience conducting or supporting administrative investigations in a higher education setting.
• demonstrated experience producing thorough, neutral, and well-written reports that make factual findings and discuss relevant laws or policies.

• 45% - investigative work
• 45% - investigation support
• 10% - other duties

at uc davis, compliance is a shared responsibility. All members of the university community are responsible for adhering to university policies as well as the laws and regulations that apply in our environment. The uc davis office of compliance and policy promotes ethical conduct and a culture of compliance by educating community members about their compliance responsibilities; responding to concerns regarding unethical and noncompliant behavior, including conducting investigations into violations of the university s sexual harassment and sexual violence, nondiscrimination, whistle blower and whistle blower protection policies as well as allegations of police misconduct;

maintaining accessible and comprehensive policies and procedures; and providing leadership for the university s title ix, clery act, americans with disabilities act, affirmative action and privacy programs.

• salary or pay range: $85,500.00 - $ (subject to department budgeted maximum)
• salary frequency: annually
• salary grade: grade 23
• uc job title: ethics and cmplnc profl 3
• uc job code: 006232
• number of positions: 2
• appointment type: staff: career
• percen…