| Location | Santa Clara, California |
$75 per hour
Position Purpose
This on-call position supports the Office of EEO and Title IX. The Office of EEO and Title IX reports to HR and the General Counsel’s Office. In support of the University’s mission, values and goals, this position assists the Director of Equal Opportunity & Title IX Coordinator , who is responsible for advancing and monitoring the University’s equal opportunity and affirmative action policies, and has overall responsibility for Title IX compliance, including training, education, and administration of grievance procedures of alleged unlawful discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Title IX Investigator investigates complaints of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, gender-based violence including stalking and intimate partner violence, and other protected class discrimination and harassment involving members of the University community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Title IX Investigations (85%)
Conduct a prompt, equitable and impartial administrative investigation into complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct including identifying and interviewing parties and identifying, gathering and assessing information relevant to the investigation; apply relevant policies and make findings of fact in individual cases.
Remain knowledgeable of current state and federal law and regulations and trends in the field of education related to harassment and other discriminatory practices.
Title IX Education and Reporting (15%)
Create and disseminate educational materials, including brochures, posters, and web-based materials that inform members of the campus community of rights and responsibilities.
Provide education, training, and outreach programming related to Title IX and the University’s discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct policies.
Collaborate with on- and off-campus resources including law enforcement and victim services, and work with other investigators to ensure that the University’s processes, responses, and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations related to compliance with nondiscrimination laws.
Prepare quarterly statistical reports.
Provides Work Direction
This position may provide work direction to an Administrative Assistant. On occasion, this position may work with and/or direct the work of student assistants.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred. This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
Knowledge
Working knowledge of nondiscrimination laws and compliance regulations including Title IX, due process protections as they apply to student and employee conduct proceedings, Title IX, the Clery Act, VAWA, and FERPA.
Working knowledge of nondiscrimination laws and compliance regulations including Title IX, due process protections as they apply to student and employee conduct proceedings, Title IX, the Clery Act, VAWA, and FERPA.
Skills
Demonstrated skill in party and witness examination/interview and investigation techniques, including leading effective party and witness interviews; producing high quality written work products.
Superb written and verbal communication skills and strong public speaking and presentation skills.
Strong work ethic and attention to detail: Highly motivated, self-directed execution of routine and special projects.
Strong interpersonal skills: Demonstrated ability to function well in both leader and teammate roles and interact with colleagues and superiors in a positive and constructive manner when faced with significant deadlines or workloads.
Proficiency with PCs, especially word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software are essential (preferably Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Excellent planning, organizational, and time-management skills are essential
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are essential
Creative problem-solving skills are essential
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to deal with a wide variety of staff, students, and faculty
Team oriented individual with willingness to take initiative and get things done
Strength of character, honesty, and integrity
Abilities
Demonstrated ability to independently and efficiently manage a significant caseload.
Ability to work weekends and evenings (when necessary) and travel.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage a volume-oriented caseload with close attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to exercise high-level of discretion and good judgment, and ability to quickly establish credibility with broad range of constituents, including executives, administration, faculty, staff, student groups, and students.
Exhibit the ability to build effective working/networking relationships with on and off- campus partners, state/federal civil rights agencies, and relevant professional associations.
Demonstrated ability to exercise high-level of discretion and good judgment, and ability to quickly establish credibility with broad
range of constituents, including executives, administration, faculty, staff, student groups, and students.
Ability to exercise judgment and maintain confidentiality
Ability to multi-task, and meet deadlines
Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Education
J.D. Required
Experience
At least three years’ of substantive work experience with Title IX investigations, with background and training in conducting sensitive and confidential investigations
At least five years’ experience working on issues of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct
Prior completion of Title IX Investigator Training through a nationally recognized organization strongly preferred
Prior experience as a trainer/educator, preferably in the area of interpersonal violence and student conduct
Experience developing and instituting campus-wide response, prevention and education initiatives
Prior experience working collaboratively with victim rights advocates, law enforcement officials and other key stakeholders
Physical Demands
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal
May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus
May be required to attend conference and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations
May be required to occasionally travel to outside customers or vendors
Ability to lift and move moderately heavy objects, up to 50 pounds, safely
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Typical office environment
Mostly indoor office environment with windows
Offices with equipment noise
Offices with frequent interruptions
Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. The Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is Belinda Guthrie, Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 408-551-3043,
bguthrie@scu.edu
, www.scu.edu/title-ix. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).Clery Notice of Availability
Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Santa Clara University affirms its' commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.
Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.