Hybrid Equal Opportunity Investigator

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work model

Generous benefits package

Tuition and professional development

Job summary

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, seeks an Associate for the Equal Opportunity & Title IX Office to investigate discrimination and related retaliation, draft reports, and counsel the university community on complex equal opportunity issues. The role emphasizes collaboration, equity, and thorough, thoughtful analysis.

A hybrid work arrangement is available with competitive pay and benefits. Requirements include a JD, experience with investigations, exceptional writing and communication

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Experience conducting investigations or analyses of legal or policy violations.
• Exceptional writing and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to focus on all aspects of a task or process, including small details, to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints of discrimination, sexual misconduct, nepotism, and related retaliation to determine whether University policy violations occurred.
• Draft clear and accurate investigation reports and make recommendations for responsive action.
• Engage in informal problem-solving methods to address concerns.
• Manage cases in timely and effective ways, exercising good judgment.
• Counsel members of the University community on complex equal opportunity issues.
• Participate in new initiatives to improve services.
• Develop and present educational programs about discrimination, sexual misconduct, equal opportunity, diversity, and other related topics.
• Participate in policy development and oversight of the University's approach to preventing, and responding to, discrimination, sexual misconduct, nepotism, and related retaliation concerns.
• Participate in committees serving the broader University.

Skills

Excellent writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

JD from a law school

Job description

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, seeks an Associate for the Equal Opportunity & Title IX Office to investigate discrimination and related retaliation, draft reports, and counsel the university community on complex equal opportunity issues. The role emphasizes collaboration, equity, and thorough, thoughtful analysis.

A hybrid work arrangement is available with competitive pay and benefits. Requirements include a JD, experience with investigations, exceptional writing and communication