Full Time Investigator

Reporting to the Executive Director of Equal Rights and Title IX, the Investigator enforces Liberty University's Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy by responding to, and resolving, reports and complaints of discrimination, harassment, sexual violence, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, stalking, complicity, intimidation, and retaliation. Investigators serve in the Office of Equal Rights and Title IX on a dynamic team committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory learning, living, and working environment for all members of the campus community. Investigators play a critical role in ensuring Liberty University's compliance with all Virginia and federal laws related to anti-harassment and nondiscrimination for all protected classes.
Investigators must have a working knowledge of the law, university policies, investigative techniques, and conflict resolution in order to analyze and address allegations of Prohibited Conduct. Investigators often work closely with students and other members of the campus community and have a significant impact on the individuals involved. Investigators are required to maintain qualifications through ongoing training and professional development.
Conduct complex analysis and produce high quality written work; treat all individuals engaged in the complaint process with dignity and respect. Providing parties with information about the investigatory process and applicable rights and policies
Maintaining timely communication with all parties and community stakeholders
Drafting and issuing investigative reports that summarize the process, all information gathered, relevant policy statements, and analysis for whether a policy violation occurred
Ensuring a prompt, fair, and neutral process for all parties that follows federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures
Conducts training for employees and students on University policies on sexual misconduct, gender-based misconduct, harassment, and related incidents as well as their rights and obligations associated with the policies
Remain aware of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks relating to campus investigations
Establishes Title IX compliance Office of Equal Rights and Title IX team participating in collaborative and respectful discussion to identify strategic solutions to strengthen the institution and minimize risk.
A Bachelor's degree and three or more years of investigatory, or relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.
Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, -or- be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i))
A Juris Doctorate or Master's degree with a concentration in higher education, criminal justice, student development, counseling, pastoral studies, biblical studies or a related field.
Fluent in Spanish or American Sign Language
A Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience working in a Higher Education Title IX or Civil Rights investigator role with extensive report writing responsibilities.
Participation as an investigator in a minimum of 5 cases that moved through the entirety of the complaint resolution process successfully.
A demonstrated and easily recalled mastery and knowledge of Office of Equal Rights and Title IX policies and processes.
Experience with developing content and successfully presenting information for at least 3 department professional development or extra-departmental trainings.
The ability to develop and lead engaging, and effective trainings related to the department's work, mission, and policies.
Has exceeded the minimum training hours required by the Office of Equal Rights and Title IX for 2 consecutive years in training relevant to the Investigator role (if internal candidate), or have participated in a minimum of 60 hours of relevant training over the past 2 years (if external).
At least 2 consecutive years of satisfactory job performance as an investigator in the Office of Equal Rights and Title IX (if internal candidate).
Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.
Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, -or- be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i))
A Juris Doctorate or Master's degree with a concentration in higher education, criminal justice, student development, counseling, pastoral studies, biblical studies or a related field.
Fluent in Spanish or American Sign Language
A Bachelor's degree at least 5 years of full-time experience working in a Higher Education Title IX or Civil Rights Investigator position with significant report writing responsibilities.
At least 2 consecutive years of satisfactory job performance as a Level II investigator in the Office of Equal Rights and Title IX.
A demonstrated mastery of Office of Equal Rights and Title IX policies and process
A demonstrated mastery of developing and leading engaging and effective trainings related to the department's work, mission, and policies.
Participation as an investigator in a minimum of 10 cases that moved through the entirety of the complaint resolution process successfully.
Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.