Community Standards and Title IX Investigator

CP16 Plymouth State University; Plymouth (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH seeks a Community Standards and Title IX Investigator. The role conducts prompt, equitable investigations into student misconduct, including sexual misconduct, and prepares detailed reports for review by university leadership.

The Investigator collaborates with the Title IX Coordinator, familiarizes with federal/state laws, and maintains a neutral, privacy-focused approach throughout proceedings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of professional experience conducting investigations in education, employment, or law enforcement.
• Excellent judgment with ability to handle highly sensitive information and stressful situations.
• Strong interviewing, investigation, conflict resolution, and problem solving.
• Analytical and critical thinking with ability to convey complex issues in concise reports.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints of student misconduct, including discrimination and sexual misconduct, with neutrality.
• Interview parties, gather information, assess relevant evidence, and memorialize interviews.
• Create investigative plans, document findings, and prepare memoranda for review.
• Provide updates to the Title IX Coordinator and Executive Director, ensuring due process and privacy.

Skills

Interviewing

Investigations

Analytical thinking

Written reports

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Community Standards and Title IX Investigator reports to the Executive Director of Student Advocacy, Well-being, and Crisis Intervention and works with the Title IX Coordinator. The Investigator gathers information about and assists in resolving complaints of student violations of the university's student conduct code, sexual misconduct policy, and other policies. When a complaint is filed, the Investigator will conduct a prompt, equitable, and thorough investigation in accordance with campus policies and federal and state laws to conduct investigations of complaints against university students. The Investigator acts as a neutral party in the investigation and provides a detailed, unbiased report regarding the findings of the investigation.

Duties/Responsibilities

Work with the Title IX Coordinator, and Executive Director of Student Advocacy, Well- being, and Crisis Intervention, and collaborate with law enforcement, victim services, and other resources in investigating and resolving complaints. Apply subject matter knowledge. Review complaints of possible student misconduct, including discrimination, discriminatory harassment, and sexual misconduct - sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, relationship violence, stalking, and gender-related violence. Conduct prompt, equitable and impartial administrative investigations into complaints including identifying and interviewing parties and gathering and assessing relevant information. Create an investigative plan, conduct and memorialize witness interviews, make credibility assessments, prepare and present memoranda of findings and support documents, and communicate with the parties while protecting the neutrality, integrity, and privacy of the investigation. Provide on-going updates regarding complaint and investigation status to the Title IX Coordinator and Executive Director of Student Advocacy, Well-being, and Crisis Intervention, and others responding to the issue. Work closely with them to review and synthesize allegations to determine applicable interim measures. Consider the information gathered in the investigation with regard to relevant university policies. Present findings of fact in individual cases for review and action by the appropriate administrative director. Actively foster and maintain a climate that is supportive of students involved in investigations and student judicial processes. Offer students resources and referrals to manage their stress and support their wellbeing. Ensure fairness, notification, and due process in the investigation and proceedings for all parties. Ensure students awareness of and access to requests for possible academic, work, and student life accommodations. Establish a climate that is respectful of difference. Participate in cultural awareness and anti-bias training. Cultivate relationships with campus stakeholders. Develop and maintain relationships and clear lines of communication with relevant campus offices and programs. With the Executive Director of Student Advocacy, Well-being, and Crisis Intervention and Title IX Coordinator, implement processes consistent with University policies and federal and state laws, regulations, and compliance guidance. Maintain knowledge of relevant state and local laws, university policies, federal Title IX policies and guidance, the Clery Act, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA), and due process protections as they apply to Student Conduct proceedings. Identify and integrate best practices in student conduct and Title IX investigations into knowledge base and practice; participate in relevant conferences and workshops. Assist with other related work.

Requirements Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s 2-4 years

Other Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of professional experience conducting investigations in education, employment, or law enforcement. Excellent judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive, private information and stressful situations. Strong skills in interviewing, investigation, conflict resolution, and problem solving. Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, negotiate complex, highly sensitive situations with sensitivity, and support the resolution of difficult challenges. Skill in writing concise, logical analytical reports to convey complex issues. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and success in working with diverse constituencies, to support an inclusive campus environment. Strong and effective interpersonal skills; the ability to listen well and demonstrate respect for individual needs. Ability to maintain neutrality and to work as part of a campus-wide community to resolve complaints. Ability to establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships with staff at all levels at the University. Ability to work occasional nights and weekends.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Working knowledge of, training, and/or experience with student conduct processes and relevant state and federal laws and guidance such as Title IX, VAWA and FERPA.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced education and training in related areas. Professional experience conducting investigations including experience with cases of interpersonal violence and trauma informed investigations. Experience in community standards, law enforcement, or resolving issues of discrimination/harassment is highly preferred. Experience working with college students and knowledge of the complexities surrounding investigations in a college setting. Strong work ethic and attention to detail. Highly motivated and self-directed in the execution of routine and special projects.

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range:

$50,210.00 - $89,440.00 The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Plymouth

The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of postsecondary education in the Granite State. With approximately 30,000 enrolled students annually and more than 90,000 alumni living in state, the institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire - Durham, the University of New Hampshire School of Law, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.