University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · 1 day ago
Civil Rights/Title Ix Investigator
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $68K/yr
2+ years expUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking a Civil Rights/Title IX Investigator to support compliance with equal opportunity and civil rights policies. The role involves conducting thorough investigations into complaints of discrimination, providing consultative services, and collaborating with various legal bodies to ensure adherence to laws and policies.
EdTechEducationHigher Education
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Responsibilities
Assesses allegation criteria, reviews complaints, and communicates pertinent investigation activity and information to affiliated stakeholders
Provides consultative services to affiliated entities regarding ongoing investigations
Collaborates with various legal bodies to adhere to legal requests and negotiate resolutions
Completes legal investigations including interviews, document reviews, and report preparation and writing specific to complex, sensitive, and high-profile discrimination complaints filed with the Institution
Receive and provide a caring response to initial reports of discrimination and discriminatory harassment, including allegations of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and sex/gender-related violence including stalking and intimate partner violence, as well as reports of retaliation
Conduct a prompt, equitable and impartial administrative investigation into complaints of discrimination, including identifying and interviewing parties, and identifying, gathering, and assessing information relevant to the investigation; apply relevant policies and recommend findings of fact in individual cases
Exercise judgment regarding the resolution of discrimination complaints
Support and/or coordinate interim measures for parties in a discrimination complaint investigation
Consult with the other University offices-including the Office of Legal Affairs, Dean of Students Office, University Housing, and Human Resources-as appropriate in the resolution of a complaint
Craft well-written, detailed investigative reports
Present findings before a hearing committee, when applicable
Actively foster and maintain a climate that is supportive of students, faculty, and staff and respectful of differences
Display strong and effective interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to listen well and convey sensitivity to and respect for individual needs
Serve on UWM's Title IX Working Group
Address and respond to questions from faculty, staff, and students regarding UW-Milwaukee's procedures for addressing allegations of discrimination and discriminatory harassment, including sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, and retaliation
Attend professional development and training as directed
Provide training regarding relevant policies and processes
Promote awareness and educational events and activities related to equal opportunity, Title IX, Title VI, and Title VII policies, as requested
Serve on University committees as requested
Other Duties as Assigned
Qualification
Required
Two or more years of professional experience conducting investigations of any of the following: student conduct, criminal justice law, police, or private investigations, and/or investigations conducted by an office of discrimination and harassment, or an equivalent combination of professional experience and advanced education
Proven ability to present verbal and written information in a clear and concise manner to both individuals and groups
Preferred
Juris doctor (JD), or advanced degree in Student Affairs, Criminal Justice, or a related field (e.g., criminology, social work, sociology)
Completion of civil rights and/or Title IX investigator training
Experience conducting Title IX investigations or civil rights/discrimination investigations in an educational setting
Working knowledge of laws related to Title IX and gender discrimination and retaliation, such as Title IX, Clery, VAWA, Campus SaVE, and Wis. Stat. 36.11(22)
Company
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Recognized as one of the nation’s 131 top research universities, UW-Milwaukee provides a world-class education to 27,500 students from 91 countries on a budget of $689 million.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13MKey Investors
The National Endowment for the ArtsWisconsin Economic Development
2022-01-17Grant
2019-11-06Grant· $10M
2019-08-15Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Beth Schaefer
Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CIO
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