Part Time Investigator

At the University of Arizona, we strive to create a working, learning, and living community where all members and visitors feel welcomed and valued. The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) is committed to supporting a campus culture where all members of our community have equitable access to academic and professional opportunities and are supported in their individual and collective pursuits and efforts.

Civil Rights Investigators are responsible for supporting the day-to-day responsibilities associated with the University of Arizona's compliance with nondiscrimination laws, regulations, and policies, with particular emphasis on assessing, investigating, and resolving alleged cases of discrimination and harassment. The Office of Institutional Equity acts to ensure equal opportunity and to safeguard the civil rights of University community members. This commitment is demonstrated to individuals and the community through ongoing outreach, education, and effective response and resolution, collaboration with colleagues and administrative partners.

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preparing and filing complaint forms.

reviewing related documents including police reports and student and employment records; analyzing facts based on legal and policy standards; and serving as a witness at any resulting administrative hearings.

The in-depth information gathering and analysis are leveraged to determine, communicate, and apply multiple processes, procedures, and options to and across all members of the University community, from the highest-level administrators to traditionally aged undergraduate students.

This includes (but is not limited to) the legal landscape around nondiscrimination legislation and regulations, including EEO, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, Section 504, etc.

Advise administrators, managers, and supervisors about nondiscrimination laws, policies, procedures, and best practices.

Navigate University policies, processes, and protocols and apply legal, human resources, and institutional best practices in developing and implementing alternative resolution strategies in response to discrimination/ harassment and retaliation concerns.

Engage in strategic communication among OIE, the Dean of Students Office, Division of Human Resources, Office of the General Counsel, University administrators, and members of the University community, providing high-level subject matter expertise and independent guidance to inform institutional decision-making and policy interpretation.

Lead or contribute to specialized initiatives, committees, or projects that enhance University-wide nondiscrimination practices, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.

Excellent analytical abilities and writing skills.

Strong communication skills to collaborate with senior leadership, legal counsel, faculty, staff, and students.

Ability to interpret University policies and provide expert guidance to administrators.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.

Eight (8) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Job Category Legal Compliance

Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Job Function Legal & Compliance

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