Civil Rights Investigator

Overview

Civil Rights Investigator role at The California State University

Open to qualified applicants. The Civil Rights Investigator is responsible for conducting investigations pertaining to protected status discrimination and harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating and domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation. Investigations are conducted pursuant to CSU policies and applicable state and federal laws; the incumbent prepares comprehensive investigation reports, composes and sends appropriate correspondence with parties, advisors, and others regarding investigations and other aspects of the formal and informal resolution processes, and, when appropriate, supports the Associate Vice President for Title IX and Equal Opportunity in coordinating post-investigation remedial actions with affected students, employees, departments, and divisions.

The incumbent may also conduct intake meetings with potential complainants, conduct trainings, and assist the office in responding to data requests and other office-wide responsibilities, as assigned.

• Thoroughly investigate claims of protected status discrimination and harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating and domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation in a fair, impartial and timely manner.
• Identify and interview relevant parties and witnesses; gather directly related evidence from various sources.
• Stay current on applicable laws (federal and state), including Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX, as well as CSU and SJSU executive orders and policies.
• Document investigation steps in applicable recordkeeping systems.
• Appear at hearings conducted under the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy to provide information on investigations conducted by the Investigator.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports, which may include credibility assessment and findings of fact.
• As needed, develop and deliver Title IX and Equal Opportunity in-person and/or online training for campus management team, faculty, staff and students, as appropriate.
• Prepare investigation updates for the Associate Vice President for Title IX and Equal Opportunity and/or Systemwide Senior Civil Rights Director, when requested.
• Assist the Associate Vice President for Title IX and Equal Opportunity in assessing information provided at intake meetings in determining the response of the Office for Title IX and Equal Opportunity to requests for investigations, interim suspensions, or other requests.
• Conduct intake meetings with potential complainants, and provide supportive measures to affected individuals as needed.
• Assist the office in responding to data requests from the CSU, the President, or a governmental entity.

• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal fair employment laws and Title IX, as well as CSU policies pertaining to workplace and education complaints and/or investigations
• An understanding of the higher education environment
• Excellent knowledge of investigatory methods and procedures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interviewing and investigatory skills
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Strong case management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate policy information to a wide variety of constituents in concise, logical and grammatically correct reports that convey complex and sensitive issues
• Ability to communicate and interact with a diverse campus community
• Ability to provide impartial consultation to involved parties and witnesses
• Ability to develop and deliver in-person training to adult learners with varying backgrounds, knowledge and skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience conducting impartial and thorough discrimination and/or retaliation investigations in the employment or higher education context
• Demonstrated ability to prepare detailed investigation reports
• Working knowledge of Title IX and its implementing regulations

• Advanced Degree in public administration, public health, behavioral science, legal field or similar
• Two or more years of experience conducting civil rights…