Civil Rights Investigator

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Job no:

538420 Work type:

Management (MPP) Location:

Fullerton Categories:

MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time

Job Title Classification Administrator I AutoReqId 538420 Department Title IX Sub-Division Student Engagement Salary Range (Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $7,200 - $8,800 per month) Appointment Type At Will Time Base Full Time Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled) About CSUF Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program. Job Summary It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position: The Title IX and Gender Equity department is seeking an exceptional professional to join our team and advance our ongoing commitment to foster and maintain a campus environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment based on sex, gender, and sexual orientation. We are seeking a driven individual with experience in conducting prompt and impartial civil rights investigations. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, exceptional critical thinking and communication skills, demonstrated ability to work with both students and employees, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to equity, inclusion, integrity, and kindness. We are searching for a driven, proactive, ethically minded individual with experience in conducting prompt and impartial investigations into all forms of alleged discrimination and harassment based on gender and sexual orientation. In the California State University (CSU), gender is defined as being inclusive of sex assigned at birth, gender identity, gender expression, sex stereotypes, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and any related medical conditions. Reports to the Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Senior Civil Rights Investigator and under the general direction of the Title IX Coordinator, the Civil Rights Investigator is responsible for conducting timely, thorough, and impartial investigations into alleged discrimination, harassment, and other misconduct based on sex, gender, and sexual orientation, including allegations of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, retaliation, and prohibited consensual relationships. The related duties include, but are not limited to, developing a comprehensive investigation plan for each case; conducting interviews with parties and witnesses; gathering evidence; ensuring a well-documented investigative process by maintaining timely, accurate, and thorough records and notes of all investigatory steps; utilizing Maxient (case management database); preparing detailed, accurately written reports; making finding on policy violations when applicable (including credibility determinations and an analysis of the evidence); and summarizes the investigatory process at live hearings when applicable. Must remain well-informed on Title IX and related laws, campus and CSU systemwide policies, and best practices for conducting trauma-informed and compliant investigations. The Civil Rights Investigator may be asked to facilitate the Informal Resolution process, conducts trainings for students and employees, and supports the department’s outreach efforts to the campus community. These responsibilities may include, but not be limited to, drafts Informal Resolution agreements, conducts presentations and training to inform students and employees on their rights, options, and responsibilities per CSU policy, and supporting other departmental outreach and prevention efforts. Other duties as assigned. Diversity Statement A Diversity Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable: • What diversity means to you. • A description of your experiences with a diverse range of individuals. • A description of how issues of diversity have impacted you personally or professionally. Essential Qualifications Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university. A minimum of two years of full-time professional experience in Title IX, civil rights investigations, or related work for an educational institution. Experience working with Maxient or other similar database for case management. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to both be impartial and project impartiality as well as establish rapport with a diverse range of community members. Demonstrated ability to exercise superior judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential communications. Demonstrated commitment to serving a diverse population with cultural competence and sensitivity, as well as the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies including staff, students, faculty, administrators, and third parties with diplomacy and tact. Possession of strong organization and analytical skills. Ability to handle a significant caseload and manage multiple deadlines. Ability to build positive relationships and establish collaborative partnerships across the university. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Preferred Qualifications Master’s from an accredited college or university. Three years of experience as a civil rights and/or Title IX investigator. Completed training and/or current certification in conducting investigations for allegations of discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation. Experience working with in a higher education environment. Experience with and/or knowledge of California and/or CSU civil rights investigation procedures. California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017. This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required. Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas). Advertised:

Jul 04 2024

Pacific Daylight Time Applications close:

Jul 18 2024

Pacific Daylight Time

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