Civil Rights Investigator
Description
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Civil Rights Investigator. This position assists the Director, Center for Civil Rights & Equal Access in complaint resolution. The Investigator meets one on one with students and employees to investigate allegations of discrimination, retaliation and/or sexual harassment based upon protected class status, to include issues arising under Titles VI, and VII, of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the Education Amendments. The position researches relevant regulations and policies and produces written reports formulating findings and recommendations. Positions maintain a database system for organizing, managing, and tracking CCREA cases and offers traditional prevention workshops.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist the Provost, Vice Provost, and the Director by facilitating and overseeing the complaint resolution process. Receiving/investigating complaints of discrimination based upon protected class status and/or sexual harassment and related allegations in violation of Federal and State laws, or University policies with limited assignment of allegations of sexual violence, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking
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Meet with students, employees, and community members, gather information relating to open investigations
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Identify and interview complainants, respondents, witnesses, and other parties as they pertain to the investigation
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Research Civil Rights laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, and discuss with Director before providing information
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Monitor Title VI, Title VII and IX programs and data sources to ensure compliance and develop and maintain data processes
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and two years of related work experience; OR a Master’s Degree or J.D. and one year of related work experience
Related Experience: experience in human resources, human relations, student conduct, or a related field working with diverse populations; experience with federal and state laws and regulations related such as Title IX, Title VII, and VAWA; report writing and public speaking experience.
Compensation Grade
Administrative Faculty - B
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Remarkable Retirement!
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
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Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
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Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
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Department Information
For more information - https://www.unr.edu/civil-rights
Contact Information
Bo Kim - [email protected]
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected] .
Please attach the following documents to your application
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact information for three professional references
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).
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