Title IX & Civil Rights Investigator — Higher Education

Fairleigh Dickinson University; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee tuition grant

Health/dental/vision/Rx insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan contributions

Life insurance and long-term-disabiity

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University seeks a Title IX and Civil Rights Investigator to conduct fair, unbiased investigations into Title IX, VAWA, Clery Act, Title VI, and Title VII violations across Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ. The Investigator will manage caseloads, prepare hearings, and deliver training for diverse campus communities.

Reporting to the Administrative Legal & Compliance Operations Attorney, the role requires collaboration with Public Safety, Student Affairs, and HR, and may

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited four-year college or university; three or more years of investigatory or relevant professional experience required.
• Strong writing and communication skills required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and VAWA strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage a multiple, on-going and complex caseload.
• Effective project management, organization and analytical skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills with an emphasis on education and training for a variety of constituents.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to build relationships and establish collaborative partnerships across the University.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a wide range of constituencies with diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to hold conversations in Spanish a plus.
• Employment contingent upon background check; must have a valid U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations in support of Title IX and Anti-Discrimination office.
• Manage case load, hearing preparation, and delivery of programming for students and employees.
• Coordinate investigations across three university campuses with departments like Public Safety and HR.
• Report to Administrative Legal & Compliance Operations Attorney and Title IX & Anti-Discrimination Coordinator.

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA) required

Strong writing & communication skills

Knowledge of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, VAWA

Ability to manage multiple on-going complex caseloads

Project management, organization & analytical skills

Presentation & facilitation skills

Detail-oriented & confidential handling

Ability to build relationships across university

Spanish language ability a plus

Teamwork and autonomy

Valid U.S. driver's license

Job description

Fairleigh Dickinson University seeks a Title IX and Civil Rights Investigator to conduct fair, unbiased investigations into Title IX, VAWA, Clery Act, Title VI, and Title VII violations across Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ. The Investigator will manage caseloads, prepare hearings, and deliver training for diverse campus communities.

Reporting to the Administrative Legal & Compliance Operations Attorney, the role requires collaboration with Public Safety, Student Affairs, and HR, and may