Deputy Director for Investigation and Adjudication

Deputy Director for Investigation and Adjudication Hiring Department: University Risk and Compliance Services Position Open To: All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA Earliest Start Date: Immediately Position Duration: Expected to Continue Location: AUSTIN, TX General Notes: The University of Texas at Austin is committed to advancing a fair and just campus culture. The Department of Investigation and Adjudication (DIA) investigates allegations of discrimination, harassment, and other prohibited conduct involving students, faculty, staff, contractors, applicants, visitors, and other members of the University community. The DIA supports a campus environment that is respectful and free from discrimination and harassment. Benefits include: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card Responsibilities include: Oversees interviews of all relevant participants associated with complaints and documents the investigative process. Oversees the university's formal position statements in response to charges of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Texas Workforce Commission – Civil Rights Division, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, and the Department of Labor. Oversees the writing and editing of memos, notices, and reports. Oversees the writing of the first draft of comprehensive investigative reports that accurately summarize all relevant investigative findings. Ensures that all evidence is logged and participant interviews are accurately summarized. Supports the day‑to‑day activities of the Department of Investigation and Adjudication, works closely with high‑level university administrators and personnel from other university departments, and represents the Associate Vice President for Investigation and Adjudication when necessary. Supervises staff responsible for investigating Title VII and Title IX concerns, as well as staff responsible for editing and producing documents. Required Qualifications: Master's degree or Juris Doctor. At least four years of experience investigating Title IX, equal employment opportunity compliance, or student conduct matters. Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience, including experience drafting or editing legal briefs or investigative reports. Preferred Qualifications: Experience representing or advising clients on employment discrimination or Title IX matters. Experience in a management or leadership position. Experience conducting or overseeing compliance investigations for a state agency or institute of higher education. Salary Range: $130,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions: This position is based in Austin, TX on the UT Main Campus. This position is not eligible for remote work. May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Occasional early morning, night and weekend work is expected/required. Required Materials: Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor. Letter of interest Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phase2 Technology