Investigator

Investigator

With the vision of supporting the values and mission of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, the Civil Rights & Title IX Investigator will support a centralized civil rights function that will be a leading model in higher education. The Office of Civil Rights & Title IX is on a mission to create an environment where all people are treated with dignity and respect and have an equal opportunity to learn and work at a university free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. In partnership with and reporting to the Director of Investigations and Resolutions, the Civil Rights and Title IX Investigator provides support to the university by enacting the university policies against discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct as well as helping ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws. The Investigator's primary responsibilities will be to assess and investigate allegations pertaining to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct, which promotes expectations consistent with civil rights laws such as Title IX, Title VI, and Title VII. The Investigator will be expected to work independently, adhere to policies and procedures, and conduct thorough and impartial investigations.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: health and life insurance, retirement programs, paid tuition, dependent scholarships, annual leave, sick leave, 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday), paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Advertised job summary: With the vision of supporting the values and mission of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, the Civil Rights & Title IX Investigator will support a centralized civil rights function that will be a leading model in higher education. The Office of Civil Rights & Title IX is on a mission to create an environment where all people are treated with dignity and respect and have an equal opportunity to learn and work at a university free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. In partnership with and reporting to the Director of Investigations and Resolutions, the Civil Rights and Title IX Investigator provides support to the university by enacting the university policies against discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct as well as helping ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws. The Investigator's primary responsibilities will be to assess and investigate allegations pertaining to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct, which promotes expectations consistent with civil rights laws such as Title IX, Title VI, and Title VII. The Investigator will be expected to work independently, adhere to policies and procedures, and conduct thorough and impartial investigations.

Job related minimum required education and experience: Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required certifications, licensure/other credentials.

Preferred qualifications: Prefer JD. Experience conducting investigations alleging discrimination. Experience with or knowledge of trauma-informed investigation practices. Experience working in higher education.

Knowledge/skills/abilities: Demonstrated ability to handle difficult and sensitive employee situations with refined judgment while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to data privacy laws and policies. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, ongoing cases and a complex caseload. Demonstrated ability to write concise organized, logical, and analytical reports to convey complex issues. Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff, faculty and students in academic and administrative departments and offices. Knowledge of and experience with Maxient case management system.

Job duties: Coordinate and conduct investigations; conduct prompt, equitable, thorough and impartial investigations into complaints of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and related retaliation; assist with the review of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the law and alignment with best practices; monitor developments in law, policy, and practice related to Title IX and harassment; provide insights to office colleagues to inform education and training for the broader community; draft thorough, concise, accurate, comprehensive investigative reports to share with parties that: fairly summarizes the relevant information and evidence gathered during an investigation; identifies the potential policy violations; and outlines the investigative steps taken in an investigation.