Investigator

State of South Carolina; Richland (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina seeks an Investigator I to join the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, supporting a centralized civil rights function and enforcing university policies against discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.

Under the Director of Investigations and Resolutions, you will handle sensitive cases, communicate findings clearly, and ensure privacy and compliance. JD preferred; higher education experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Handles difficult and sensitive employee situations with refined judgment while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to data privacy laws and policies.
• Manages multiple ongoing cases and prepares concise, organized, and analytical reports.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and collaborative communication with staff, faculty, and students.
• Knowledge of and experience with the Maxient case management system.

Responsibilities

• Handle investigations involving discrimination and sexual harassment in accordance with university policies.
• Coordinate with offices across academic and administrative units to collect information.
• Prepare and present findings clearly and professionally.
• Maintain thorough documentation and ensure compliance with privacy laws.

Skills

Confidentiality

Data privacy

Written communication

Education

J.D. preferred

Tools

Maxient

Job description

Posting number: 9797688

Department: University of South Carolina

Job classification: Investigator I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Investigative

Summary

InvestigatorDepartment: ACRCE Office of Civil Rights and Title IXAdvertised Salary Range:Part/Full Time: Full Time About UofSCFrom the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.Inclusive Excellence StatementAdvertised Job SummaryThe Office of Civil Rights & Title IX is seeking to hire an Investigator to join our team.With the vision of supporting the values and mission of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, the Civil Rights & Title IX Investigator will support a centralized civil rights function that will be a leading model in higher education. The Office of Civil Rights & Title IX is on a mission to create an environment where all people are treated with dignity and respect and have an equal opportunity to learn and work at a university free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. In partnership with and reporting to the Director of Investigations and Resolutions, the Civil Rights and Title IX Investigator provides support to the university by enacting the university policies against discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct.

Examples of duties

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities- Handles difficult and sensitive employee situations with refined judgment while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to data privacy laws and policies.
• Effectively manages multiple ongoing cases and a complex caseload while preparing concise, organized, logical, and analytical reports that clearly convey complex issues.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and collaborative communication skills when working with staff, faculty, and students across academic and administrative departments and offices.
• Knowledge of and experience with the Maxient case management system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer JD. Experience conducting investigations alleging discrimination.
• Experience with or knowledge of trauma-informed investigation practices.
• Experience working in higher education.

Supplemental information

Job Close Date09/30/2026

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.