Investigator, Title IX

The Claremont Colleges Services; Claremont (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contributions

Tuition remission

Fitness facilities

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

The Claremont Colleges Services seeks a Title IX Investigator to assess reports of Title IX and related misconduct, conduct timely investigations, and maintain confidential case files. You will draft investigation reports and work with Title IX Coordinators across the Colleges to ensure equitable and timely resolution.

Responsibilities include interviewing parties and witnesses, gathering evidence, and staying current on Title IX, Cal Ed Code, and related policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree plus three (3) years of experience in legal or compliance-related work, including conducting intakes and investigations involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking.
• JD or a master’s degree (in criminal justice, social work, or a related field) plus two (2) years of experience in legal or compliance-related work, including conducting investigations involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough, impartial, well documented, and timely investigations in compliance with Title IX, California Education Code, and The Claremont Colleges Interim Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment, Other Sex-Based Misconduct, and Retaliation.
• Interview complainants, respondents, and relevant witnesses. Document all interviews with parties and witnesses.
• Gather relevant evidence.
• Maintain detailed and organized confidential case files.
• Draft comprehensive, concise, and well-written correspondence, documents, preliminary investigation reports, and final investigation reports in accordance with Policy.
• Work collaboratively with the Title IX Coordinators of all the Colleges to assess allegations and ensure investigations move forward in an equitable and timely manner and adhere to applicable Policy.
• Stay thoroughly knowledgeable in Title IX, Cal Ed Code, The Claremont Colleges Interim Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment, Other Sex-Based Misconduct, and Retaliation, relevant Federal and California state laws and regulations, as well as relevant changes and trends in Title IX and California.
• Review and provide potential Policy revisions based on changing regulations in the field.
• Assist with providing policy training and education to the Colleges and TCC community.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interviewing

Investigation

Policy knowledge

Trauma-informed interviewing

Education

BA/BS + 3 yrs experience

JD or Master + 2 yrs

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION** :**

Under the leadership and general supervision of the Assistant Vice President for Title IX, and TCC Title IX Administrator, the Title IX Investigator is responsible for assessing reports and complaints of Title IX, other sex-based misconduct, and related retaliation filed by students, staff, and faculty of The Claremont Colleges, conducting timely investigations pursuant to The Claremont Colleges Interim Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment, Other Sex-Based Misconduct, and Retaliation, creating and maintaining files and documentation, and preparing initial and final reports.

COMPENSATION

Pay: The pay range for this position is $9,166.66-$10,833.33 per month, or $110,000-$130,000 if annualized.

Benefits: This position is eligible for our employment benefits package including:

• 10% retirement contributions after one year (no matching required)
• Tuition Remission and Professional Development funds
• Access to fitness facilities
• Generous time off including 11 paid holidays, up to 22 vacation days and 12 sick days per year, and a paid Winter Closure.
• Medical, Dental, Vision

Work Schedule:

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule as approved by the supervisor with no less than two workdays in the office per week. The regular hours for this full-time position are 40 hours scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for 12 months annually. May be required to work holiday, weekend, and/or evening hours. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or business unit.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct thorough, impartial, well documented, and timely investigations in compliance with Title IX, California Education Code, and The Claremont Colleges Interim Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment, Other Sex-Based Misconduct, and Retaliation.
• Interview complainants, respondents, and relevant witnesses. Document all interviews with parties and witnesses.
• Gather relevant evidence.
• Maintain detailed and organized confidential case files.
• Draft comprehensive, concise, and well-written correspondence, documents, preliminary investigation reports, and final investigation reports in accordance with Policy.
• Work collaboratively with the Title IX Coordinators of all the Colleges to assess allegations and ensure investigations move forward in an equitable and timely manner and adhere to applicable Policy.
• Stay thoroughly knowledgeable in Title IX, Cal Ed Code, The Claremont Colleges Interim Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment, Other Sex-Based Misconduct, and Retaliation, relevant Federal and California state laws and regulations, as well as relevant changes and trends in Title IX and California.
• Review and provide potential Policy revisions based on changing regulations in the field.
• Assist with providing policy training and education to the Colleges and TCC community.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree from an accredited institution plus three (3) years of experience in legal or compliance-related work, including conducting intakes and investigations involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking.

OR

• A Juris Doctorate (JD) or a master’s degree (in criminal justice, social work, or a related field) plus two (2) years of experience in legal or compliance-related work, including conducting investigations involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking.

Other:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and familiarity with applicable state and federal laws related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including Title IX, VAWA, Clery, California Education Code, and Campus SaVE.
• Knowledge and familiarity with handling complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation through entire resolution process; including intakes, complaint submission, report writing, hearing, and appeal process.
• Ability to review and interpret legal documents and policy and provide guidance and feedback.
• The ability and willingness to neutrally and independently conduct complex investigations involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including sexual misconduct, dating and domestic violence, and stalking.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English with attention to detail, strong interview skills utilizing trauma-informed approach for parties and witnesses.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Strong data and evidence collecting skills and the ability to assess relevancy.
• Strong ability to maintain composure in challenging, sensitive, and high-stakes situations.
• Strong ethics and an ability to be compassionate while remaining impartial.
• Ability to be kind, respectful, and adaptable in difficult situations.
• Creativity and the ability to identify innovative solutions.
• The ability and willingness to be a supportive and collaborative team member.
• The ability to prioritize and coordinate assignments to meet deadlines, including those involving collaboration with multiple individuals.