Civil Rights Investigator and Case Resolution Specialist

Job Summary:

Under the Direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Title IX Coordinator, the Civil Rights Investigator and Case Resolution Specialist works closely with the entire Office of Equity staff and other relevant University units to address discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation complaints. The investigator serves as one of two investigators for civil rights investigations involving students, faculty, and/or staff. Duties include:

• Conducting preliminary intake interviews in a timely and impartial manner,
• Assessing preliminary reports of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation,
• Evaluating risk factors and referring parties to other services for safety and counseling as needed,
• Determining whether a formal investigation is warranted by the facts of each case,
• Conducting formal investigations, including drafting notices of investigation, interviewing witnesses, reviewing documents, creating written evidence summaries, and drafting final investigation reports, and
• Making determinations regarding whether a violation of the University’s Non-Discrimination Policy or Sexual Misconduct Policy has occurred.

May also collaborate with the Office of Equity team to develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate processes for reporting discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation.

Supervision Received: Assistant Vice Chancellor and Title IX Coordinator.

Supervision Exercised: None

Examples of Work Performed:

• 35% Conducting preliminary intake interviews and assessments, including determining whether a formal investigation is warranted,
• 60% Conducting formal investigations, including making determinations, and
• 5% other duties as assigned.

Work Location:

Remote – this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States.

Why Join Us:

The CU Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus Office of Equity’s (OE) mission is to prevent and remedy discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and related retaliation. The OE provides education, training, and outreach, and develops policies and procedures focused on making campus safer and more inclusive. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, and more.

Diversity and Equity:

Committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and staff. Encourages applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community and veterans.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical experience may substitute for the degree on a year for year basis.
• 1 year of professional experience conducting investigations and/or writing fact-finding reports.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• JD or master’s in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience in higher education or civil rights/equal opportunity field.
• 2 - 3 years of experience conducting investigations or writing fact-finding reports.
• Training in Title IX and/or civil rights investigations.

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of employment and educational civil rights laws.

How to Apply:

Submit the following documents: letter of interest, CV/resume, and references.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications accepted until finalists are identified, preference for complete applications received by January 10, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range is $54,383 to $63,600. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

ADA Statement:

Reasonable accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities throughout the application process.

Background Check Statement:

Conducts background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

Encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases.