Director of Investigations & Resolutions

Director of Civil Rights Investigations

The UCLA Civil Rights Office is looking for a director to lead investigative oversight of harassment and discrimination matters within UCLA's Civil Rights Office.

As one of the world's leading public research universities and home to a top-ranked health system, UCLA is deeply committed to equity, inclusion, and world-class patient care. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor & Chief Civil Rights Officer, this Director will:

• Lead complex investigations involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
• Supervise and mentor a team
• Strengthen systems, policies, and compliance practices across the enterprise
• Advise senior leadership on risk mitigation and best practices

We're seeking an experienced, trauma-informed investigative leader with deep expertise in Title VI, VII, IX, ADA/504, and related civil rights laws ideally within higher education and/or academic environments.

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

• 5+ Management Demonstrated skill, sensitivity and experience interacting with constituents who are diverse in characteristics and sophistication in a culturally competent manner. (Required)
• 5+ Investigations: Experience investigating Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, and equal employment opportunity allegations in an empathetic and confidential manner; ability to supervise and mentor. (Required)
• Expert knowledge of the complexities of sexual harassment, sexual violence, and discrimination in the postsecondary setting and of federal and state laws and regulations, case law, and guidance related to sexual harassment and discrimination in educational and employment settings. (Required)
• Advanced written and oral communication skills at a high management level. Ability to design and carry out a multifaceted communications program. (Required)
• Exceptional emotional intelligence and inter-personal skills, including the ability to manage and tolerate conflict and deliver difficult messages while demonstrating empathy and understanding in situations concerning sensitive matters. (Required)
• Exceptional skill in developing and delivering training and education programs. Ability to effectively conduct training and education programs, workshops and other presentations. (Required)
• Expert knowledge of best practices and methodologies for conducting investigations, including interviewing, gathering and analyzing evidence and writing investigation reports. Reverence for electronic case management systems. (Required)
• Expert knowledge of overseeing and conducting sensitive investigations and exercising judgment in making findings regarding whether violations of non-discrimination, sexual violence, or sexual harassment policies or law have been committed. (Required)
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge managing, supervising and mentoring professionals who conduct investigations of sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other discrimination based on protected characteristics; Ability to design and manage effective administrative processes. (Required)
• Demonstrated understanding of the relevance and impact of trauma in the context of sexual violence and other protected status discrimination and harassment. Ability to advise and consult on sensitive matters related to sexual harassment, sexual violence, gender, race and other forms of discrimination. (Required)
• Demonstrated skill, sensitivity and experience interacting and communicating with constituents who are diverse in characteristics such as age, education level, race, ethnic, national origin, gender identity and expression, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds in a culturally-competent manner. (Required)
• Deep legal experience with civil rights law and policy, including with the Clery Act, VAWA, FERPA, HIPAA, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/504 issues in higher education. (Required)
• Ability to learn on the job and manage constantly shifting docket and diverse team of staff who oversee investigations of sensitive and complex subject matters. (Required)
• Skill in program development including delineating goals and objectives, determining implementation steps and time frames, designing evaluation measures, and modifying designs and procedures to accommodate current organizational needs. (Required)

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

99-Policy Covered