Civil Rights Investigator – Compliance & Investigations

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington invites applications for an Investigator within Compliance and Risk Services to conduct fact-finding across discrimination-related matters and policy violations.

Reporting to the Civil Rights Investigations Manager, you will handle internal and external complaints, prepare detailed reports, and participate in agency processes while upholding confidentiality and impartiality in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and three years of professional work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and seven years of experience conducting investigations.
• Deep working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations related to nondiscrimination (Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, WLAD, ADA).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to project impartiality and engage diverse communities.
• Excellent critical thinking and ability to analyze information and facilitate resolution of challenges.
• Ability to manage issues of complex and extreme sensitivity professionally.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work to meet critical deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare complex written reports and provide reliable testimony.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints made internally within the University asserting policy violations.
• Investigate complaints filed with external agencies and charges against the University (Title VII, ADEA, ADA, Title IX).
• Conduct investigations in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations, and case law.
• Participate in external agency fact-finding and mediation conferences as necessary.
• Participate in investigation-related activities, such as testifying as a witness in internal proceedings.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bachelor’s degree + 7 years investigations

Job description

University of Washington invites applications for an Investigator within Compliance and Risk Services to conduct fact-finding across discrimination-related matters and policy violations.

Reporting to the Civil Rights Investigations Manager, you will handle internal and external complaints, prepare detailed reports, and participate in agency processes while upholding confidentiality and impartiality in a university setting.