Investigator

Full Time
Los Angeles, CA
Posted
Job description
Under the general supervision of the Title IX Director, incumbent is responsible for assisting with initial response and investigation of complaints of gender discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other prohibited conduct involving all members of the University community. The incumbent's job responsibilities will include: receiving reports and complaints; conducting initial intake and preliminary investigation; determining the appropriate process used in response to complaints (including alternative resolution and formal investigation); conducting prompt, equitable and impartial administrative investigations; making findings of fact and applying relevant policies in individual cases. The incumbent will draft and revise investigation reports. The incumbent will assist in maintaining database and records related to responses and investigations. The incumbent will assist in identifying, developing and integrating best practices and procedures into the complaint response and resolution process. The incumbent also trains University employees regarding the interpretation of Title IX and the University's non-discrimination policies, as well as the University's obligations under these policies. The incumbent is a Campus Security Authority under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and a Responsible Employee under the UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment.

Percentage of Time:
100

Shift Start:
8:00 am

Shift End:
5:00 pm

Qualifications for Position

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Qualifications

Required/Preferred

Demonstrated skill in negotiating, exchanging ideas, information and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions and/or solutions.

Required

Ability to design and manage effective administrative processes.

Required

Demonstrated skill in identifying key issues, understanding and summarizing applicable policy, and exchanging ideas with others.

Required

Ability to quickly establish rapport and professional credibility and to gain the trust of administrators, faculty and staff at all levels of the University, including university leaders, administrators, academic personnel, staff and students, as well as individuals external to the University.

Required

Ability to interact and communicate with persons from various cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds.

Required

Demonstrated ability to work independently with only general direction and to accept equivocal circumstances and take appropriate action where answers to a problem are not readily apparent.

Required

Ability to mediate effectively between and among all levels of academic and staff personnel, and between individuals.

Preferred

Exceptional skill in developing and delivering training and education programs about discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other prohibited conduct. Ability to effectively conduct oral training and education programs, workshops and other presentations for small and large groups, in order to persuade others to accept or understand a new or established idea, policy or procedure.

Required

Ability to assess organizational training needs, analyze and evaluate training programs, develop management training and diversity education programs, and develop marketing strategies for these programs.

Required

Deep and broad knowledge of law and literature related to discrimination, employment and/or harassment. Professional knowledge of other elements of human resources law. Strong knowledge of case law and employment trends.

Preferred

Demonstrated skill in dealing effectively with people who have a variety of personalities, working styles, and statuses.

Required

J.D. strongly preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

Ability to research and analyze law and policy.

Required

Broad knowledge of campus administrative structure and functions, policies, procedures and practices.

Preferred

Basic knowledge of best practices and methodologies for conducting investigations, including interviewing, gathering and analyzing evidence, and writing investigation reports.

Required

Basic knowledge of laws and regulations related to sexual harassment in the educational or employment setting, or of substantially similar laws and regulations.

Required

Basic knowledge of the complexities of harassment in the educational or employment setting.

Required

Effective written and oral communication skills; skill building rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way; attentive listener.

Required

Ability to gather and organize information, conduct analysis, maintain confidentiality and develop recommendations in the completion of assignments; critical thinker.

Required

Experience investigating sexual harassment or other equivalently sensitive allegations in an empathetic and confidential manner.

Preferred

Basic understanding of the relevance of trauma in the context of sexual violence (for example, the neurobiology of trauma and trauma-informed investigation techniques).

Preferred

Experience interacting with constituents that are diverse in characteristics such as age, education level, race, gender identify and expression, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds, in a culturally-competent manner.

Preferred

Additional Posting Information

Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered

Application Deadline:
04-07-2023

External Posting Date:

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