Coordinator, Investigator EO & Title IX

Job Description

The Investigator, EO/Title IX reports to the Title IX Coordinator. This position is an essential part of the EO/Title IX Office and is responsible for investigating alleged conduct that may violate Salt Lake Community College's (SLCC) policies prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on a person's membership in a protected class. This position works closely with SLCC's campus community to create an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment through investigations and training.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Investigations - 45%

• Conduct investigations into complaints of discrimination, harassment, and unlawful retaliatory actions by interviewing relevant parties and witnesses for EO/Title IX complaints.

• Review relevant documents submitted by the parties and witnesses.

Reporting & Documentation - 25%

• Prepare reports consisting of concise decisions based upon facts, interpretations of law, and compliance with state and federal standards for Legal review in a timely manner.

Training & Consultation - 15%

• Design and facilitate ongoing training, consultation, and technical assistance for faculty, staff, and students.

Case Communication & Hearings - 10%

• Provide ongoing communication for parties regarding case status and respond to questions and concerns about investigations.

• Testify and answer questions in Title IX hearings.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of ADA, FMLA, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, retaliation, and sexual harassment laws.

• Knowledge of state and federal laws related to discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment.

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.

• Ability to write clear, concise, timely, and professional reports that summarize the relevant evidence, analyze that evidence considering applicable SLCC policies and federal and state law, and make findings and conclusions.

• Ability to verbally present a case to decision makers and respond to questions regarding investigations.

• Strong analytical skills in determining violations of law and policy.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as appropriate.

• Demonstrated skill in professional judgment, tact, and discretion when dealing with sensitive matters and/or people in distress.

• Experience working in an environment of strict confidentiality with sensitive information, materials, and/or client interactions, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and manage cases and files.

• Ability to organize information, establish priorities, and implement best practices.

• Ability to gather and synthesize data for annual reports.

• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office applications, document sharing tools, and case management systems.

• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.

• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

• Bachelor's degree at the time of hire required.

• Two (2) to five (5) years of directly related full-time work experience.

Education and relevant experience may be substituted when the minimum qualification does not require a specific degree, license, certification, accreditation standard, or other requirement for which substitution would be inappropriate. Trade off 1:1 full-time experience/education requirement. Part-time experience can be considered on a prorated basis (Trade off 2:1).

• Juris Doctor