Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity & Outreach/Investigator

JOB TITLE
Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity & Outreach/Investigator

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Equal Opportunity & Outreach

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Senior Director of Equal Opportunity & Outreach, the Assistant Director/Investigator conducts investigations, handles resolutions, and plays a lead role in meeting the University's training and education obligations under Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, and other federal or state civil rights laws.

With case-related guidance, the Investigator is responsible for their caseload, partnering with school designees throughout the investigative process, conducting legally sufficient investigations, meeting established timelines, and treating all constituents engaged in the complaint process with sensitivity and neutrality. In addition, the Assistant Director conducts annual trainings with key stakeholders around civil rights.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

• Investigates complaints of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, gender-related violence including stalking and intimate partner violence, and protected class discrimination and harassment involving faculty, staff, undergraduate, and graduate students. Acts as a neutral party in the investigation and provides a detailed, unbiased report regarding the findings of the investigation. Produces written reports, collects data, and keeps careful documentation of Civil Rights complaints.
• Develops and conducts trainings, with an emphasis on a train-the-trainer approach whenever appropriate. Actively fosters and maintains a climate that is supportive and respectful to students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Partners with other offices, schools, and units to develop an effective and sustainable education program. Continuously identifies and works with assigned managers and other relevant stakeholders to integrate best practices in Civil Rights investigation and informal complaint resolution into the campus knowledge base and practice.
• Maintains knowledge of current, changed, and pending state and federal laws, regulations, and trends in the areas of investigations, Office of Civil Rights, equal employment opportunity, discrimination, harassment, and other related topics.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree highly preferred
• Additional advanced degree in psychology, criminal justice, student affairs, or a related field is desirable
• 3-5 years of experience conducting investigations on issues of discrimination, harassment, or sexual violence in higher education, human resources, or other civil rights-based positions; preference given to candidates with Title IX investigation experience

Salary Grade 9: $82,600 - $102,000 per year (depending on experience)

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Compensation at WPI

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Title-IX-Investigator_R0003399

About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.





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