Civil Rights Specialist

Civil Rights Specialist

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Work type: Full-time Staff
Location: Grand Forks
Categories: Human Resources, Hybrid

• $61,000-$65,000 Annual, Dependent on Experience, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability:
  No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus):
  Yes, Flexible schedule based on 3-4 days on campus

• Hybrid 1

• Investigate complaints of harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct
  • Receive complaints of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation
  • Identify university policies relevant to a complaint
  • Conduct a prompt, equitable and impartial investigation of complaints of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation, including identifying and interviewing parties; identifying, gathering and assessing relevant information; and assessing credibility of witnesses and information
  • Maintain thoroughly documented investigative files
  • Prepare thorough and accurate investigative reports
  • Serve as point of contact for parties during investigative process
  • Attend hearings or other proceedings, as appropriate
  • Continuously identify and integrate best practices into investigative processes
• Assist Resolutions Manager in providing leadership to University on civil rights and related matters
  • Remain informed on guidance, laws and regulations affecting the University’s compliance with Title IX and applicable civil rights laws
  • Provide consultation and information regarding Title VI, Title VII, ADA, Title IX, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and other federal and state law and university policy requirements to campus stakeholders
  • Assist in the development and updating of policies, programs, practices and resources needed to foster a safe and inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff
  • Cultivate collaborative relationships with faculty, staff and students
  • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to foster a safe and inclusive environment
• Receive and resolve requests for pregnancy and religious accommodations
  • Independently receive, respond, and implement student and employee religious accommodation requests in compliance with University policies and relevant laws and regulations, as appropriate
  • Independently receive, respond, and implement student pregnancy adjustment requests in compliance with University policies and applicable state and federal laws and regulations, as appropriate
• Experience communicating effectively with diverse individuals in stressful situations
• Experience with trauma-informed interview practices
• Attention to detail and accurate file documentation
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated strong writing skills
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Two years of relevant experience in the area of investigations, student conduct, or employment discrimination
• Experience working with civil rights laws such as Title VI, Title VII, ADA, Title IX and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
• Experience working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Please submit a 3-5 page writing sample that highlights analytical reasoning skills and/or the ability to summarize complicated fact patterns.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

• Master’s or Juris Doctor degree
• Experience conducting Title IX investigations
• Experience conducting civil rights/equity investigations in higher education
• Experience in conflict resolution

Submit your online application, writing sample, and any other application materials by 1/18/2026 11:55pm.

This position is open until filled.

Advertised: 05 Jan 2026 Central Standard Time
Applications close: