Institutional Equity Investigator

Job Description

The Institutional Equity Investigator will play a central role in resolving complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation involving faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students at Brown University, complaints of discriminatory conduct that occur on University grounds, and complaints of discriminatory conduct that occur off campus during University sanctioned programs and activities. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Institutional Equity, Accessibility, and Compliance, and works closely with the Director of Investigations and Title IX Coordinator, Senior Institutional Equity Investigator, and other partners in managing the day-to-day responsibilities associated with the University's civil rights investigations.

As a member of the Office of Equity Compliance & Reporting in the Division of Campus Life, the Institutional Equity Investigator will serve as one of several entry points in which community members and/or guests of the University can report or seek information on the complaint processes and non-discrimination policies of the University. This position works closely with staff in Office for Equity Compliance and Reporting, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, University Human Resources, and the Division of Campus Life to develop and implement training programs and informational materials for faculty, staff, and students on reporting and adjudication processes related to equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, Title IX and other related topics.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience with a minimum of three (3) successive years of recent, substantive work experience and ability conducting investigations of discrimination in a higher education, non-profit or other relevant setting.
• Master's Degree in higher education administration, law enforcement, criminology, social work, psychology, or related field required.
• In depth knowledge of the federal and state laws pertaining to civil rights, discrimination, harassment and affirmative action, as they apply to colleges and universities including the EEO Act, ADA, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Clery Act, VAWA, ADEA, and other federal and state anti-discrimination laws and requirements.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings and travel (when necessary or assigned).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate or Doctorate degree.
• Experience in an office of discrimination and harassment is highly preferred.
• Professional experience conducting investigations in a University setting.
• Experience investigating cases of interpersonal violence utilizing trauma informed best practices.
• Knowledge of complexities surrounding investigations in a college setting.
• Title IX Investigator training certification.
• Knowledge of Maxient software.

• Demonstrated experience and ability in conducting investigations, composing clear, concise, timely and professionally written investigative reports, managing confidential information, and independently and efficiently managing a significant caseload.
• Demonstrated ability to determine and apply the appropriate legal standards in assessing and investigating allegations of discrimination.
• Skill in writing concise, logical analytical reports to convey complex issues.
• Ability to maintain neutrality and work under stress.
• Strong skills in the areas of conflict resolution, problem solving techniques and interviewing.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and facilitate resolution of difficult challenges, including the ability to handle issues of complex and extreme sensitivity.
• Extensive knowledge of the elements of proof for discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct and retaliation.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, superior judgment and analytical skills and neutrality in highly sensitive situations involving allegations of discrimination.
• Tact, discretion, professionalism, maturity and outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are required.
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills; the ability to…