Ethics And Cmplnc Profl 4 (University Investigator)

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Investigations, University investigators independently investigate allegations that faculty, other academic appointees, staff members, and students have violated University policy. This includes conducting highly sensitive, critical, confidential, and time-sensitive investigations, including at other UC locations.
University investigators conduct interviews, collect and review material evidence, and prepare high quality written reports. In their reports, investigators summarize and analyze the evidence, then reach factual and policy findings.

Position Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to conduct two-hour interviews, with brief breaks.
• Ability to travel occasionally in order to conduct in-person interviews or document the location of alleged events.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Minimum Education/Experience

• Juris doctor degree plus one year of experience conducting administrative investigations into complex matters, such as allegations of sexual harassment or police misconduct; or bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience conducting administrative investigations into complex matters.

• Demonstrated experience preparing thorough, neutral, and well-written reports that make factual findings and discuss relevant laws or policies

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices and methodologies for conducting investigations, including interviewing witnesses and analyzing evidence.

• Demonstrated oral communication abilities, including skill and experience interacting with constituents who are diverse in characteristics such as age, education level, race, ability, socioeconomic background, and gender identity and expression.

Preferred:

Preferred Education/Experience

• Experience independently investigating complex and sensitive allegations in a University setting.

• Two years of experience investigating allegations of sexual harassment.

• Experience applying the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights (POBR) in an investigation setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve.

We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here.

As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.