Title VI and Title IX Compliance Investigator

🔍 Institutional Equity & Access, Stanford, California, United States

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📁: Compliance Legal

📅   : 3 hours ago Post Date

📅   : 107463 Requisition #

Stanford University seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities, backgrounds, and points of view.

Stanford University is one of the premier academic and research institutions in the world, devoting tremendous intellectual and physical resources toward the betterment of humanity. Stanford is home to over 17,000 students, 15,000 staff, 2,500 post-doctoral scholars, and 2,300 faculty. Our faculty have been recipients of 36 Nobel Prizes, 27 MacArthur Fellowships, and 8 Pulitzer Prizes among many other distinguished accomplishments. Stanford is also home to one of the most successful athletic programs in the country, having won more NCAA championships than any other school.

As a major Silicon Valley employer, Stanford seeks people committed to excellence. In turn, the university is committed to supporting its employees as they develop their careers and enrich their lives.

The Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Education (SHARE) Title IX and Title VI Office is the University’s central resource for preventing and responding to discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, and national origin. The SHARE Title IX and Title VI Office is comprised of two primary teams: the Response Team and the Education Team.

Stanford University has an opening for a full-time Title VI/Title IX Compliance Investigator (hereinafter, “Investigator”). Title VI prohibited conduct includes discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin. Title IX prohibited conduct includes discrimination on the basis of sex including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. The Investigator will be part of Stanford’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Education (SHARE) Title IX and Title VI Office.

Job Purpose

The Investigator will report to the University’s Title IX and Title VI Coordinator and Associate Vice Provost of the of SHARE Team (hereinafter, “Coordinator”). Under the direction of the Coordinator, the Investigator will conduct intake, assessment, and informal and formal complaint resolution processes of reports of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of sex, race, color, and national origin.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with institutional policy and applicable state and federal laws
Consult and collaborate with the Coordinator to monitor and manage Title VI and Title IX reports to ensure timely and effective response
Serve as the investigator for complaints alleging discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, and national origin, including sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation/intimidation
Analyze misconduct allegations for elements of applicable University policy violations
Interview reporting parties, complainants, respondents, and witnesses.
Identify and gather relevant documentary and other evidence
Facilitate informal resolution processes including conflict coaching, facilitated conversations, shuttle diplomacy, mediation, and restorative practice
Assess reports of alleged misconduct to identify and facilitate appropriate and reasonably available interim supportive measures for parties and witnesses
Manage initial and ongoing communication and official notices to parties and relevant campus administrators
Timely maintain accurate and complete records and notes of all investigative and informal resolution processes
Write clear, impartial, accurate investigative reports
Ensure that formal and informal resolution processes are prompt, thorough, and impartial
Assist in developing and implementing campuswide Title IX and Title VI training and education
Collaborate with institutional partners and leadership to ensure that formal and informal resolution processes, including investigations, are conducted in compliance with applicable policies, collective bargaining agreements, and requirements of state and federal laws
Coordinate with campus offices and partners in the Office of Community Standards, Residential Education, the Graduate Life Office, Employee & Labor Relations, etc.
Provide periodic, timely updates regarding the status of complaints received and investigations in progress to the Coordinator
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Significant experience conducting fair and impartial investigations of alleged discrimination based on race, color, national origin, and sex, including sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of Title VI, Title IX, and related applicable laws and regulations is required;
Knowledge of best practices as they relate to institutions of higher education compliance with Title VI and Title IX;
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple, ongoing, and complex cases of Title VI and Title IX-related incidents and complaints;
Experience facilitating informal resolution processes;
Effective project management, organization and analytical skills;
Strong presentation, communication, and facilitation skills;
Strong written analytical and communication skills;
Experience with and ability to conduct trauma-informed interviews and investigations;
Ability to maintain poise when faced with conflict and challenging situations;
Excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to protect and maintain the security of confidential and sensitive information;
Ability to build relationships and establish collaborative partnerships across the institution;
Demonstrated commitment to an inclusive culture, as well as the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies (staff, students, faculty, parents, administrators) with diplomacy and tact;
Maintenance of professional qualifications through ongoing training and professional development;
Ability to contribute to a team environment, act independently, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of direct experience or four (4) years of relevant experience required.
A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience strongly preferred.
Experience working in higher education strongly preferred.
Law or other graduate degree strongly preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:
None

Physical Requirements:

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently sitting.
Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Working Conditions:

Although generally this position is active during regular business hours with minimal travel expectations, occasional evenings are required, and the position requires being willing to check email and respond to urgent questions in evenings and on weekends.

Work Standards:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.

The expected pay range for this position is $124,540 to $146,275 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.