Title IX Specialist
Job Description
Position Number:
128467Title:
Investigator IFunctional Title:
Title IX SpecialistCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.00Unit:
PRES-Office of Civil Rights & Sexual MisconductCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Reporting to the Assistant Director for Title IX of the Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM), the incumbent is the University’s investigator primarily for cases of alleged sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, gender-related violence including but not limited to stalking and intimate partner violence with moderate level of complexity, involving students, faculty, staff, and persons who otherwise are subject to the University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy. The incumbent is responsible for managing the daily responsibilities associated with conducting investigations of alleged sexual misconduct working in close collaboration with OCRSM’s Director, Assistant Director, Senior Investigator(s), the Department of Public Safety, and other campus stakeholders. When a complaint is filed and deemed appropriate for investigation by the Director, the Investigator will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation, which includes: interviewing complaints and respondents; identifying and interviewing witnesses; gathering and securing relevant documentation; and identifying other information that would be relevant and aid in conducting a fair and unbiased investigation. The incumbent acts as an impartial party in the investigation and provides a detailed, unbiased report summarizing the findings of the investigation, in accordance with the requirements of Title IX.
Additional responsibilities include: developing an investigative plan; contacting all involved parties and providing them with information about the investigatory process; ensuring a well-documented investigation process; analyzing information and working with the appropriate university offices in the course of investigations; maintaining accurate and thorough investigatory files and reports using the data/case management software; providing on-going updates to the Assistant Director and Senior Investigator(s), as necessary; and continuously identifying and integrating best practices in the Title IX investigation arena into the campus knowledge base and practice. The Investigator will function as a member of the OCRSM investigation team and will assist, as needed, with investigating other complaints that fall within the University’s Non-Discrimination Policy; campus training, reporting, campus programming and outreach, and other duties as assigned.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience:
- A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience conducting sexual misconduct investigations related to employees or students, or conducting other types of student and/or employee conduct or civil rights investigations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong organizational, planning, analytical and problem-solving abilities,.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain neutral and impartial demeanor.
- Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; multitask and meet deadlines; use discretion and good judgment; maintain a high degree of confidentiality; and work collaboratively as a member of a team with diverse constituencies including students, faculty, staff, administrators and community partners.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Master’s and/or J.D. and/or extensive investigative experience of sexual misconduct cases.
- Knowledge of complexities surrounding sexual assault investigations and sexual harassment cases under Title IX in a university or college setting. Experience using trauma informed interviewing techniques.
- Knowledge of and experience investigating cases under federal and state equal opportunity and non-discrimination laws are regulations, including Title VI, Title VII, the Americans With Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is preferred.
- Knowledge of data/case management software, including specifically Maxient.
- Fluency in and/or demonstrated working knowledge of Spanish language.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Must be able to work evenings and weekends as necessary. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment. Will require travel to campus meetings and ability to transport supplies and meeting materials.
Posting Date:
03/27/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
04/12/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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