Title IX Investigator

Title IX Investigator

Title IX
Job #526537
First Review Date:Friday, May 26, 2023

Open Until Filled

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Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

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Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

(Job #526537) Administrator I, Title IX Investigator,Salary Range: $3,750 - $11,146 monthly. Hiring Range: $6,000 - $6,600 monthly. Appointments are typically made at the beginning of the salary range. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month pay plan permanent position in the Title IX Department. This position is an Administrator I in the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP). Under this plan, incumbents are subject to normal management reviews and serve at the pleasure of the University President. Additional information can be found at: http://www.calstate.edu/HRAdm/policies/mpp.shtml. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits.

Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Title IX Coordinator, the Investigator's primary responsibility is to conduct well-documented investigations as a neutral party into complaints filed by students, faculty, and staff that fall under the CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy, and provide detailed, unbiased reports on findings of material facts relevant to the investigation.  Throughout the investigative process, the Investigator interfaces directly with parties and witnesses to a case, directing them to university resources and prioritizing the privacy of student concerns, policy compliance, and a trauma informed approach in all direct interactions.  The Investigator also oversees the development and delivery of Title IX and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (DHR) Prevention outreach and education presentations across campus, and serves as a Hearing Coordinator when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Incident Report & Formal Complaint Intake, Assessment, and Investigation - Along with the Title IX Coordinator, the Investigator serves as one of two investigators assigned to cases alleging violation of CSU Nondiscrimination Policy - which covers Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation.  For all assigned cased, Investigator duties include:

• Conduct intake interviews with students and employees identified as complainants in an incident report or formal complaint
• Inform parties to a case of their rights and responsibilities under CSU policy
• Provide supportive measures and resource referrals to all parties
• For cases involving a formal complaint accepted for investigation, act as a neutral, independent investigator and conduct prompt, thorough, unbiased investigations of reported incidents consistent with CSU policy:

1. Interview all parties and relevant witnesses;
2. Identify and gather information and documents relevant to the resolution of the complaint;
3. Prepare and submit preliminary investigation report;
4. Oversee Review of Evidence process; and,
5. Prepare and submit final investigation report.
6. As needed, prepare documentation to initiate and complete the informal resolution process consistent with CSU policy

• Maintain accurate and thorough records and notes of the investigative process in case management system

Title IX & DHR Prevention Outreach & Education - Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of a robust outreach education program:

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct training and facilitated sessions with faculty, staff, and students focused on issues of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and sexualized violence, and the provisions of CSU policy specific to these violations
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders on projects related to sex/gender discrimination, harassment, and retaliation

Hearing Coordination - For formal complaints that proceed to hearing in which this position is not the assigned investigator:

• Manage all aspects of the CSU policy-mandated hearing process (planning and execution of hearings), which includes scheduling hearings; notifying witnesses of the hearing; coordinating videoconferencing; liaising with Hearing Officer; and managing all hearing related tasks

 Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

• Ability to conduct prompt and thorough investigations under relevant campus policies and to act as an independent, neutral third-party for all parties.
• Ability to assess and negotiate highly complex, confidential and sensitive matters, while maintaining objectivity and neutrality.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex matters with competing priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing needs and priorities on a daily basis.
• Superior analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to maintain detailed and thorough records of reports and investigations.
• Understanding of the complexities surrounding investigations in an educational setting.
• Superior writing skills.
• Understanding of the sensitivity and thoughtfulness required when handling matters of discrimination, harassment and sexual violence.
• Success in working with diverse communities and a demonstrated commitment to diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate well with others, including students, staff, and faculty.
• Ability to facilitate productive conversations on difficult topics with various constituencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Three years of experience in positions responsible for compliance with state and federal laws and regulations; investigations and report writing; higher education human resources; higher education student health services; or higher education student conduct.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience performing Title IX compliance tasks
• Experience conducting investigations and making findings
• JD or advanced degree related to Title IX
• Demonstrated skills in delivering trainings
• Knowledge of Maxient case management system

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials is 11:55 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt's Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi'ni (over in the woods). Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so.  Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement.  The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr@campus.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a "Campus Security Authority", pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission." In reference to the full disclosure letter, please refer to HR 2010-08.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code: 3318
Publication Date: April 26, 2023