Equity Specialist

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Equity Specialist
The candidate will report to the Senior Director of the Office of Equity. Will works with the Associate Vice President for Equity, Senior Director of Equity, campus, and college officials handling materials of a confidential and/or sensitive nature. Conduct fair, timely, unbiased, and thorough investigations, and draft quality investigation reports; serve as a resource person regarding the University’s non-discrimination policies, reasonable accommodation process, investigation process, and regarding other procedural and technical questions from faculty, staff, administrators, and committees, and; maintain consistent communication with Associate Vice President for Equity/Title IX Coordinator, Senior Director of Equity, and Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students regarding any emerging trends/concerns, complex investigations, and other highly sensitive and confidential matters. Collaborate with campus offices and partners, including Center for Awareness, Response, and Education (CARE); University Police; Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (OSCCR), and Student Assistance and Support Services (SASS). Collaborate and consult with the Senior Director and/or Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students to review and process Title IX complaints to ensure a prompt, thorough, and equitable response to reports and incidents. Serve as investigator for matters including, but not limited to, reports of sexual assault, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, stalking, and dating and domestic violence against students, faculty, staff, and third parties. Advise reporting parties and respondents of their rights. Interview the reporting party/parties, respondent(s), and relevant witnesses. Gather relevant evidence. Act as a neutral party through all aspects of investigation and ensure a prompt, fair, and impartial process for all parties. Maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ensure a well-documented investigative process. Maintain accurate and thorough records and notes of investigatory processes. Compose comprehensive written investigative reports that clearly identify the issues investigated, summarize the evidence, make findings, make credibility determinations, apply relevant policies, and, where appropriate, recommend appropriate remedial steps. May also participate in student hearing panel process as needed. Provide periodic, timely updates regarding the status of complaints received and investigations in progress to the Senior Director and/or Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
Collaborate with the Senior Director and/or Deputy Title IX Coordinator to identify and address any patterns or systemic problems. Work with university stakeholders to ensure Title IX and non-discrimination policies are communicated to all constituencies. Continuously identifies and integrates best practices with regard to Title IX and discrimination/harassment investigations. Maintains current knowledge of Title IX, VAWA, Title VII, ADA/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, ADEA, Equal Pay Act, state laws pertaining to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct, and other laws/regulations pertaining to discrimination/harassment/retaliation. Independently balances a caseload of multiple/complex Title IX, discrimination/harassment complaints. Conduct training sessions as requested. Participate in conferences, workshops, trainings, etc. to stay current in field. Serve on related committees as requested. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Investigation and outreach duties may require occasional evening and weekend availability.

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