Investigator - Equity / Title IX

Investigator - Equity / Title IX

Salary

$63,793.00 - $75,050.00 Annually

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

FT Exempt Salaried Staff

Job Number

FY2706475

Division

VP People & Culture

Department

EEO/AA/Title IX

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

8/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Letters of Recommendation

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

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Position Announcement

This position serves as an Equity and Title IX Specialist for investigating and resolving reports alleging discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual assault, or misconduct involving students, faculty, employees, visitors, and other University agents. Ensures compliance with and the consistent application of university policies and government regulations designed to stop, prevent the recurrence, and remedy the effects of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Serves as a liaison to educate, advise, and communicate with students, faculty, employees, and others regarding questions, concerns, policies, compliance, and processes related to equity and Title IX. Provides direct supervision to part-time employees and provides cross-functional support across the Equity and Title IX Office.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Performs investigations. Receives complaints, prepares investigation plans, identifies, communicates, schedules, and interviews parties and witnesses. Requests and obtains evidence. Prepares and documents interview summaries and shares with parties for review and comment. Updates leadership as needed. Determines and prepares evidence for review and relevancy for inclusion. Drafts and shares report and evidence with parties. Reviews comments, edits report, obtains additional evidence, and finalizes report. Develops and fosters strong working relationships with Title IX and People and Culture staff, the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and other university partners.
• Thoroughly documents all activities in the electronic filing cabinet. Collaborates with leadership and the OGC to draft and finalize formal reports, reviews, and communications to internal and external parties involved with administering the Title IX process. Leads or assists with party and witness interviews. Stays abreast of current requirements, changes and best practices related to Title IX, University policy, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (SaVE), the Clery Act, and other related job duties.
• Liaison for intake, response and administration of incoming questions, concerns, reports, complaints, and communications. Assesses reports for jurisdiction, determines next steps, schedules meetings, and communicates to the reporting party. Communicates, discusses, and administrates the Title IX process with any rights or options. Determines and offers supportive measures as necessary for all parties. Coordinates with appropriate university parties to arrange the supportive measures. Discusses availability of non-university resources with all parties. Ensures timely execution of duties and activities in the Title IX process. Develops and fosters strong working relationships with Title IX and People and Culture staff, other university partners and the Office of General Counsel (OGC).
• Serves as the Hearing Coordinator to communicate, administer, and schedule review hearings. Ensures review hearings are compliant with university policy. Ensures and confirms all communications, materials and deadlines are compliant with university policy. Coordinates the activities with Title IX, the OGC, the hearing officer, panelists, parties, and advisors to schedule hearing and ensure pre-hearing conference is held. Coordinates the day of review hearing activities, room set up, IT support, recordings, witnesses, logistics, introductions, secure hearing room, etc. Ensures review hearing is completed, documented, and communicated to internal and external parties.
• Provides cross functional support for other positions in the Equity and Title IX Office. Performs other duties as assigned
• Provides direct supervision to part-time employees in the Equity & Title IX Office. Ensure part-time staff are oriented to office protocols, confidentiality standards, and Title IX-related responsibilities. Delegates appropriate administrative and project-based tasks, monitors progress, and provides timely feedback. Coordinates work schedules to align with office needs and student availability, ensuring consistent coverage and support.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Bachelor's degree in human resources, psychology, counseling, or related field, or any combination of equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field. Experience in human resources, employment law, employee relations, EEO, AA, Title IX, Clery, SaVE, VAWA, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title II of the ADA, and other similar EEO laws, or a closely related field. Academic setting experience with employee relations, student conduct, or Title IX. Conflict resolution or mediation. Training experience with large groups. Prefer SHRM SCP, SHRM CP, PHR, SPHR, ATIXA Certification, or related.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of employment law, Title IX, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Clery Act, SaVE, VAWA, ADA, and other relevant laws.
• Strong PC knowledge, including Microsoft Office and internet-hosted applications.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills at all levels of the university and with the public.
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills, including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition.
• Effective problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills, especially under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to remain neutral, objective, and composed under pressure.
• Strong interviewing, research, analysis, and presentation skills.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency with applications that produce word processing documents, spreadsheets, e-mail, reports, charts, graphs, tables, databases, etc.
• Effective training development and presentation skills.

Abilities

• Ability to consistently demonstrate integrity in all interactions and uphold the highest levels of ethics.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to organize, manage, and complete tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment with sensitive and confidential matters.
• Ability to follow and understand detailed verbal and written procedures and instructions.
• Ability to meet, connect with, and effectively serve people of a wide range of backgrounds.
• Ability to work a flexible or varied shift as needed.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Highlights from Utah Valley University's benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

02

If your degree is in a closely related field, please list it below.

03

How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

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• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
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• 7
• 8+

04

Which of the following areas have you worked with professionally? (Select all that apply.)

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Affirmative Action (AA)
• Title IX
• Clery Act
• SaVE Act
• Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
• Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Other employment or civil rights compliance laws
• None of the above

05

How many years of experience do you have working in an academic or higher education setting?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6-8 years
• More than 8 years

06

Which of the following professional certifications do you currently hold? (Select all that apply.)

• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
• ATIXA Certification
• Other related certification
• None

07

Please indicate whether you have experience in any of the following areas: human resources (HR), employment law (EL), or employee relations (ER). If yes, briefly describe your experience and include the number of years for each applicable area.

08

Do you have experience training large groups?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have experience in an academic or higher education setting with any of the following: employee relations, student conduct, Title IX, conflict resolution, or mediation? If yes, briefly describe your experience and indicate the number of years in each applicable area.

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu