Investigator - Equity / Title IX

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University in Orem seeks an Equity and Title IX Specialist to investigate and resolve reports of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or misconduct involving students, faculty, employees, and other university agents. Ensures compliance with policies and laws, educates and guides stakeholders, and oversees part-time staff in the Equity and Title IX Office.

Responsibilities include conducting investigations, drafting reports, coordinating with OGC and People & Culture, maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, psychology, counseling, or related field, or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience in HR, employment law, employee relations, EEO, Title IX, Clery, SaVE, VAWA or related.
• Academic setting experience with employee relations, student conduct, or Title IX.
• Conflict resolution or mediation.
• Training experience with large groups.
• SHRM SCP/CP, PHR, SPHR, ATIXA Certification or related preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs investigations: receives complaints, prepares plans, interviews parties and witnesses, collects evidence, and drafts reports.
• Documents activities, drafts formal reports with leadership and OGC, and maintains confidentiality.
• Liaises for intake, response, and admin of questions, concerns, and reports; determines steps and offers supportive measures.
• Coordinates hearings, ensures policy compliance, and manages pre-hearing and hearing day logistics.
• Provides cross-functional support within the Equity and Title IX Office.
• Supervises part-time staff, coordinates schedules, and ensures office coverage.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing & proofreading

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Interviewing & analysis

Office applications

Training development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/psych/counseling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet-enabled apps

Job description

Salary: $63,793.00 - $75,050.00 Annually

Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff

Job Number: FY2706475

Closing: 9/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Location: Main Campus - Orem

Division: VP People & Culture

Position Announcement

This position serves as an Equity and Title IX Specialist for investigating and resolving reports alleging discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual assault, or misconduct involving students, faculty, employees, visitors, and other University agents. Ensures compliance with and the consistent application of university policies and government regulations designed to stop, prevent the recurrence, and remedy the effects of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Serves as a liaison to educate, advise, and communicate with students, faculty, employees, and others regarding questions, concerns, policies, compliance, and processes related to equity and Title IX. Provides direct supervision to part-time employees and provides cross-functional support across the Equity and Title IX Office.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Performs investigations. Receives complaints, prepares investigation plans, identifies, communicates, schedules, and interviews parties and witnesses. Requests and obtains evidence. Prepares and documents interview summaries and shares with parties for review and comment. Updates leadership as needed. Determines and prepares evidence for review and relevancy for inclusion. Drafts and shares report and evidence with parties. Reviews comments, edits report, obtains additional evidence, and finalizes report. Develops and fosters strong working relationships with Title IX and People and Culture staff, the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and other university partners.
• Thoroughly documents all activities in the electronic filing cabinet. Collaborates with leadership and the OGC to draft and finalize formal reports, reviews, and communications to internal and external parties involved with administering the Title IX process. Leads or assists with party and witness interviews. Stays abreast of current requirements, changes and best practices related to Title IX, University policy, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (SaVE), the Clery Act, and other related job duties.
• Liaison for intake, response and administration of incoming questions, concerns, reports, complaints, and communications. Assesses reports for jurisdiction, determines next steps, schedules meetings, and communicates to the reporting party. Communicates, discusses, and administrates the Title IX process with any rights or options. Determines and offers supportive measures as necessary for all parties. Coordinates with appropriate university parties to arrange the supportive measures. Discusses availability of non-university resources with all parties. Ensures timely execution of duties and activities in the Title IX process. Develops and foster strong working relationships with Title IX and People and Culture staff, other university partners and the Office of General Counsel (OGC).
• Serves as the Hearing Coordinator to communicate, administer, and schedule review hearings. Ensures review hearings are compliant with university policy. Ensures and confirms all communications, materials and deadlines are compliant with university policy. Coordinates the activities with Title IX, the OGC, the hearing officer, panelists, parties, and advisors to schedule hearing and ensure pre-hearing conference is held. Coordinates the day of review hearing activities, room set up, IT support, recordings, witnesses, logistics, introductions, secure hearing room, etc. Ensures review hearing is completed, documented, and communicated to internal and external parties.
• Provides cross functional support for other positions in the Equity and Title IX Office. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides direct supervision to part-time employees in the Equity & Title IX Office. Ensure part-time staff are oriented to office protocols, confidentiality standards, and Title IX-related responsibilities. Delegates appropriate administrative and project-based tasks, monitors progress, and provides timely feedback. Coordinates work schedules to align with office needs and student availability, ensuring consistent coverage and support.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Bachelor's degree in human resources, psychology, counseling, or related field, or any combination of equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field. Experience in human resources, employment law, employee relations, EEO, AA, Title IX, Clery, SaVE, VAWA, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title II of the ADA, and other similar EEO laws, or a closely related field. Academic setting experience with employee relations, student conduct, or Title IX. Conflict resolution or mediation. Training experience with large groups. Prefer SHRM SCP, SHRM CP, PHR, SPHR, ATIXA Certification, or related.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of employment law, Title IX, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Clery Act, SaVE, VAWA, ADA, and other relevant laws.
• Strong PC knowledge, including Microsoft Office and internet-hosted applications.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills at all levels of the university and with the public.
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills, including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition.
• Effective problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills, especially under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to remain neutral, objective, and composed under pressure.
• Strong interviewing, research, analysis, and presentation skills.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency with applications that produce word processing documents, spreadsheets, e-mail, reports, charts, graphs, tables, databases, etc.
• Effective training development and presentation skills.

Abilities

• Ability to consistently demonstrate integrity in all interactions and uphold the highest levels of ethics.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to organize, manage, and complete tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment with sensitive and confidential matters.
• Ability to follow and understand detailed verbal and written procedures and instructions.
• Ability to meet, connect with, and effectively serve people of a wide range of backgrounds.
• Ability to work a flexible or varied shift as needed.

EEO Statement

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.