Equity And Eeo Investigator

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Equity and EEO Investigator
The candidate will serve as the primary contact for cases alleging protected class discrimination and harassment involving faculty, staff, and students at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. Lead intakes and conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations in response to complaints filed with the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE). Act as an impartial, neutral investigator throughout all aspects of the investigation process, and ensure that all investigation activities and OIE decisions are consistent with University policies and procedures. Provide detailed, unbiased reports that may inform administrative action or proceedings at the University. Create and participate in trainings to educate the University community on policies, laws, regulations, and reporting obligations. May assist in audits and review of University policies, practices, and departments to enhance inclusion and diversity practices, ensure compliance with anti-discrimination laws, and reduce bias. Intake complaints and assess appropriate resolution process and procedural protocol to be followed. Provide consultation and education to students, faculty, and staff on discrimination, harassment, retaliation, policies, procedures, and options for resolution of complaint matters. Facilitate, within specific time constraints, informal resolution of complaints, when appropriate. Document efforts and conclusion of informal resolution. Assess need for and coordinate interim measures as necessary, including housing changes, course schedules, work schedules, interim suspensions, and other academic or employment adjustments. Conduct prompt, thorough and equitable investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation while ensuring attention to detail and accuracy regarding facts, relevance, and investigation documentation. Ensure a well-documented investigation process. Duties include, but are not limited to: developing an investigation plan for each matter assigned; identifying and interviewing relevant parties; gathering relevant documentation; providing regular updates to the parties; keeping accurate and thorough records and notes; using University software and technology to manage documentation; preparing comprehensive, unbiased written reports that include a written analysis and findings. Provide regular updates to the Director, Institutional Equity and EEO about case management approach, status, and progress. Demonstrate ability to handle complex situations, including responding to victims of trauma in a sensitive and informed manner, manage multiple cases, meet various deadlines, maintain neutrality and work under stress, and observe impartiality and confidentiality throughout the investigation process. Manage electronic case management and record keeping system; prepare and analyze reports and data; prepare correspondence and other documents related to equity maters; provide other case- and data-related support. Support Director, Institutional Equity and EEO, in analyzing complaints, conducting fact-finding, reviewing documents, conducting related research, preparing related correspondence, and assisting in confidential reports containing investigative findings. Demonstrate critical-thinking and analytical reasoning skills as well as exercise sound professional judgment and decision-making. Work collaboratively with the different needs, experiences, schedules and realities of members of the campus community, including students, staff, and faculty. Maintain current expertise in the field including meaningful and continuing engagement, as well as training and professional development on inclusion, diversity, and equity issues. Identify and incorporate advances, innovative techniques, and best practices in the equity and non-discrimination field into practice. Assist University Attorney with collecting documents related to charges or audits from EEOC, OFCCP, OCR, TWC, or other applicable outside agencies. Collaborate with key partners in the University community (e.g., Employee Relations, Title IX Initiatives, Compliance, University Attorney, Human Resources, Provost’s Office, Dean of Students, Student AccessAbility, Community Standards and Conduct, UTD Police Department, Diversity and Community Engagement), as appropriate. Review and propose to the Director, Institutional Equity and EEO, updates to University nondiscrimination policies and procedures to ensure compliance with equal opportunity laws and regulations. Collaborate with OIE staff and others to provide content for marketing, communication, education, and training. Provide education and training to students, faculty, and staff on issues of prohibited discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as needed. Other duties as assigned.

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