Job description

Montana State University is dedicated to ensuring an environment of non-discrimination and equal opportunity in its education programs and employment opportunities in compliance with state and federal laws. The Office of Institutional Equity supports the University’s goals by promoting an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors where they can excel regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran’s status, sex, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

The Title IX and Civil Rights Investigator independently plans, conducts and documents investigations concerning complaints of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and protected class discrimination and harassment involving students, employees and third parties on the MSU Bozeman Campus and, possibly, the affiliated campuses. This includes providing detailed, unbiased reports regarding the findings of investigations. The Investigator will be expected to act as an impartial party in conducting and documenting prompt, thorough and sensitive investigations. This position reports to the Managing Director of the Office of Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities
Intake, analysis and documentation of initial complaints of sexual misconduct, harassment and/or discrimination.
Independently develop investigation plans including determining appropriate interviews, evidence collection methodologies, relevant policies/laws and timeline.
Investigations will minimally include: acting as an impartial fact finder, contacting parties and providing information about the University policy and investigatory process, interviewing complainant, respondent, and potential witnesses, gathering all relevant documentation, keeping detailed, consistent, and accurate records, maintaining communication with parties and ensuring University policy and procedures are followed throughout the entire process.
Draft high quality investigative reports including analysis of facts and findings and interpretation of relevant policies, regulations, and/or laws.
Maintain statistics and reports for compliance purposes in spreadsheets and databases.
Implement and keep apprised of new developments and best practices in investigation procedures.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and campus partners to provide education, training, and outreach related to MSU Policy, Title IX and VAWA and ensure training meets all legal requirements.
Work to build a culture of active respect and concern for all members of the MSU community.
Implement interim measures and other intervention and support measures for involved parties.
Assist in development of protocols, procedures, and policies.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in relevant field.
Demonstrated experience in analytical writing, writing complex plans, and/or project management.
Demonstrated experience working with people during high conflict situations such as employee/labor relations, student discipline, and/or law enforcement proceedings.
Demonstrated experience working with highly sensitive information and addressing the needs of a diverse community on sensitive topics in a complex organization.
Experience with the development and delivery of trainings.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Prior experience in equal opportunity or affirmative action programs, civil rights, or employment law.
Prior completion of sexual violence prevention and/or response training through a nationally recognized organization (please include date of training, and organization).
Experience conducting administrative investigations of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, interpersonal violence, stalking, related retaliation complaints, or administrative policies.
Experience working with diverse populations in higher education, civil rights agency, or equally complex organization.
Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, criminal justice, human resources, or related field.
J.D., M.S.W, or advanced degree in a related field.

The Successful Candidate Will
Demonstrate the ability to interpret federal, state, and local non-discrimination laws and regulations.
Demonstrate strong organization, planning, analytic, problem solving and interpersonal skills and abilities as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to meet stringent deadlines.
Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrate the ability to exhibit empathy and sensitivity to a variety of difficult interpersonal situations.
jaMaintain a strong degree of independence while ensuring that the Director of the Office of Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator is apprised of activities and progress on tasks.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

• This position requires work during non-traditional hours and travel as needed.
• An example of a writing sample is one that contains analysis of facts demonstrating their ability to write reports. For attorneys, a briefing is sufficient. For police, reports are sufficient. For higher ed. professionals, a previously written investigative doc is sufficient. Each may be redacted as necessary to comply with relevant laws regarding the document and privacy.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
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Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on January 6th, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions
Diversity Statement

Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html

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