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Job Description
About the Opportunity
JOB SUMMARY
The Equal Opportunity Investigator is primarily responsible for the prompt, impartial and thorough investigations of allegations of discrimination policy violations, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, genetics, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran or disability status from faculty, staff, and/or students. Ability to work weekends and evenings and travel (when necessary).
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
1) Investigations Responsible for collecting the relevant facts related to the reported allegations of discrimination, including Title IX incidents, and in collaboration with the Assistant Vice President/Title IX Coordinator, assess the steps necessary to protect the health and well-being of the impacted student and the safety of the community. Performs a thorough and well-documented investigative process by gathering and documenting evidentiary material. Maintains accurate and complete records of investigatory processes. Develops comprehensive, unbiased written reports for the Assistant Vice President/Title IX Coordinator and adjudication panels. Analyzes and reaches logical conclusions. Acts as a neutral party through all aspects of an investigation and provides a fair process for all parties involved. Ensures that communications with all parties are timely. Maintains a high level of confidentiality with regard to all office and investigation proceedings. 2) Education & Training Keeps apprised of new developments and best practices in the fields of discrimination and Title IX investigations, the Clery Act, and other relevant federal and state legislation and regulations. Develops, plans, and facilitates training and educational programs for faculty, staff, and students regarding the University's Title IX policies, processes, and procedures including all orientation programming. 3) Other duties as assigned Additional duties and projects as assigned by the supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The employee will have demonstrated experience conducting investigations, managing confidential information, conducting trainings, and independently and efficiently managing a significant caseload. Background and training in conducting sensitive and confidential investigations is required. Knowledge of the federal and state laws pertaining to discrimination and harassment as they apply to colleges and universities. Tact, maturity, and strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills are required. Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, superior judgment, and neutrality in highly sensitive situations involving investigations of alleged discrimination, including, sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking and relationship or domestic violence. Experience in and awareness of the sensitivity required when interacting with and addressing the needs of a diverse community on sensitive issues. Knowledge and skills required for this position are typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Law Enforcement, Criminology, Social Work, Psychology, or related field required. Advanced degree in related fields preferred such as J.D. Three to five years relevant work experience including at least two years of recent, substantive work experience with Title IX investigations or conducting investigations in a higher education setting. Position Type Legal and Regulatory Administration Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.
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//hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
108
S Expected Hiring Range:
$66,345.00 - $93,712.50 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university's residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern's personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today's highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.
