Senior Civil Rights Specialist

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University in Miami seeks a Sr. Civil Rights Specialist to coordinate the University's initial response to reports of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation.

The role ensures trauma-informed intake, timely assessment, and consistent case management for all parties involved. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 4 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 2 years of relevant experience, and involves coordinating intake meetings,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with four (4) years of relevant experience or Master's degree with two (2) years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timely intake and initial assessment meetings with students, faculty, employees, and the University community to understand reported concerns and explain policies.
• Manage and document ongoing supportive measures for students, faculty, and staff, ensuring consistency, timeliness, and confidentiality.
• Assist with preliminary fact-finding and regulatory assessment by gathering initial information and identifying relevant allegations.
• Serve as a central coordination point, collaborating with campus partners to facilitate access to services and resources.
• Provide administrative support to assessment and triage meetings, including preparation of materials and documentation of decisions.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years of relevant experience or Master's degree + 2 years of relevant experience

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

The Sr. Civil Rights Specialist serves as a key front-end operational leader within the Office of Civil Rights, responsible for coordinating the University's initial response to reports of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation under FIU 105, FIU 106, Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, the ADA, and related laws.

This role supports prompt, fair, and trauma-informed responses to individuals engaged in civil rights processes and ensures a consistent and timely intake, assessment, and case management experience for all parties, whether matters proceed through formal resolution, alternative resolution, or supportive measures only.

• Conducts and coordinates timely intake and initial assessment meetings with students, faculty, employees, and the University community to understand reported concerns, explain applicable policies and procedures, communicate rights and options, and identify appropriate next steps, including supportive measures, formal complaint processes, alternate resolution, and external resources.
• Manages and documents ongoing supportive measures of students, faculty, and staff, with or without the filing of a formal complaint, ensuring consistency, accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with confidentiality and FERPA requirements.
• Assists with preliminary fact‑finding and regulatory assessment by gathering initial information, identifying relevant allegations, and supporting leadership in determining whether reported conduct may implicate FIU 105 and/or FIU 106, including the appropriate pathway for response, investigation, alternate resolution, or supportive measures.
• Serves as a central coordination point, collaborating with campus partners to facilitate timely access to services and support resources, and to ensure continuity of care and response.
• Provides administrative and logistical support to initial assessment and triage meetings, including preparation of materials, documentation of decisions, tracking of follow‑up actions, and maintenance of intake and case records in the University's case management system.
• Supports and participates in training, education, and efforts related to civil rights compliance, reporting options, and supportive resources for the University community.
• Identifies trends, recurring issues, and potential systemic concerns emerging at the intake stage and elevates those observations to leadership for review, prevention, or corrective action.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of relevant experience or Master's degree and two (2) years relevant experience.

Job Category

• Administrative

Advertised Salary

• $60,000 - $70,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check

Other Information

• Travel to FIU Campus
• Ability to travel locally

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or [e-mail]. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.