Civil Rights Investigator

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho in Moscow invites applications for a Civil Rights Investigator to join the Office of Civil Rights and Investigations. The role addresses compliance and equity incidents, including discrimination or harassment based on protected status, with a focus on confidentiality and impartial inquiry.

The successful candidate will conduct investigations, manage sensitive information, and collaborate with campus partners to ensure adherence to federal and state laws and university

Qualifications

• Three years conducting civil rights, employment, educational investigations.
• Ability to communicate confidential information impartially.
• Experience presenting to small and large audiences.

Skills

Civil rights investigations

Multilayer communication

Public speaking

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Symplicity Advocate

Job description

Civil Rights Investigator

Posting Number: SP005392P

Division/College: Office of General Counsel

Department: Office of Civil Rights and Investigations

Location: Moscow

Position Overview

The investigator plays a critical role in the university's responseto reported compliance and equity incidents, including thoseinvolving discrimination or harassment based on a protected status,retaliation and other student and employee misconduct andnoncompliance with university policies and rules.

Required Experience

• Three years conducting civil rights, employment, educational,compliance or other investigations
• Communicating confidential and sensitive information to a widerange of individuals while remaining impartial
• Communicating, developing and delivering presentations to smalland large audiences
• Managing multiple investigations simultaneously working withminimal supervision and assessing risk solutions for compliancewithin legal parameters

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Other

• None

Additional Preferred

• Juris Doctor or other advanced degree
• At least two years of experience conducting trauma-informedinvestigations
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work on highly delicateand confidential situations under time constraints and withmultiple individuals, departments and agencies
• Knowledge of federal and state anti-discrimination laws,including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504/the ADA,FERPA, the Violence Against Women Act, HIPM and others (includingimplementation thereof)
• Experience conducting investigations within higher educationenvironmentsFamiliarity with University of Idaho policies andprocedures
• Knowledge and experience using case management software (e.g.Symplicity Advocate)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement

Listed degree qualification is required at time ofapplication

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $58,000 annually or higher depending onexperience

Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year

FTE: 1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in thisvacancy: No

Posting Date: 07/29/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected asfinal possible candidates must be able to pass a criminalbackground check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunityemployer, including veterans and individuals withdisabilities.