Civil Rights Investigator

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University System in College Station seeks a Civil Rights Investigator to conduct unbiased investigations of discrimination or harassment under Title IX, ADA, and civil rights laws. You will gather evidence, interview parties and witnesses, and draft clear reports for University decisions.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of investigative experience; strong written and verbal communication, confidentiality, and the ability to handle sensitive information are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of investigation experience, which may include law enforcement investigations or discrimination investigations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifies potential violations of University policy and/or state and federal civil rights laws. Drafts charge letters, collects relevant evidence, and represents the university at hearings.
• Conducts thorough, unbiased, and prompt investigations of allegations of discrimination or harassment in accordance with University policies, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Texas state law. Interviews parties and witnesses using a trauma-informed approach to sensitive topics.
• Collects digital and paper evidence. Maintains accurate records of steps taken in the investigation.
• Distills voluminous information into a well-organized, written report that objectively represents all evidence related to the allegations.
• Conducts credibility analyses and draws conclusions. Must be able to defend the Investigator's conclusions at University hearings and in a court of law.
• Collaborates with other campus partners.
• Maintains confidentiality to the extent allowed by federal regulations, state laws and university policies.
• In addition: represents the department at special events, community functions, and University trainings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Trauma-informed interviewing

Analytical

Legal knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Title

Civil Rights Investigator

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

University Risk And Compliance

Proposed Minimum Salary

$6,666.67 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Civil Rights Investigator, under direction, is responsible for conducting thorough, unbiased, and prompt investigations of allegations of discrimination or harassment in accordance with University policies, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Texas state law. Investigations may involve allegations by or against faculty, staff, or students based on a protected class. The Civil Rights Investigator ensures that the University response to civil rights allegations is timely, thorough, and appropriate.

Responsibilities

Hearing Administration and Investigations

• Identifies potential violations of University policy and/or state and federal civil rights laws. Drafts charge letters, collects relevant evidence, and represents the university at hearings.
• Conducts thorough, unbiased, and prompt investigations of allegations of discrimination or harassment in accordance with University policies, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Texas state law. Interviews parties and witnesses using a trauma-informed approach to sensitive topics.
• Collects digital and paper evidence. Maintains accurate records of steps taken in the investigation.
• Distills voluminous information into a well-organized, written report that objectively represents all evidence related to the allegations.
• Conducts credibility analyses and draws conclusions. Must be able to defend the Investigator's conclusions at University hearings and in a court of law.
• Collaborates with other campus partners.
• Maintains confidentiality to the extent allowed by federal regulations, state laws and university policies.

Content Knowledge and Training Coordination

• Maintains knowledge civil rights policies and laws. Allows the law to guide and shape the investigation
• Represents the department at special events, community functions, and University trainings.

What You Need to Know

Salary : $80,000 annually

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Five years of investigation experience, which may include law enforcement investigations or discrimination investigations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish rapport and communicate with students, faculty, and staff from various cultural, social, educational and economic backgrounds.
• Skilled in communicating with tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professionalism.
• Ability to prioritize a substantial workload and multi-task.
• Ability to objectively gather relevant information and condense evidence into a well-organized, written investigation report.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines by effectively planning, organizing, and prioritizing among multiple concurrent investigative assignments.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Ability to articulate a legally-defensible argument based on the application of law/policy to facts.
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal civil rights laws.
• Ability to adapt to constantly a changing legal landscape.
• Ability to create draft documents and formal exhibits and edit materials for conciseness.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of private or sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications with an emphasis on Word, excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting investigations of alleged violations of laws or policies related to Civil Rights, Title IX, Employee Relations, FMLA/ADA
• Experience conducting investigations of alleged fraudulent insurance claims
• Experience participating in civil or criminal trials as an attorney
• Experience conducting law enforcement investigations related to family violence, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence or other felony charges
• Experience drafting complex policies, procedures, or reports related to compliance or corporate/university governance

Other Requirements and Factors

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU regulations and procedures.
• Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc., and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless/until relieved by the direct supervisor.
• Works to cover shifts, or take emergency call, on evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• This position is security sensitive.