Title IX Investigator

Liberty University; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, seeks an Investigator in the Office of Equal Rights and Title IX to enforce the university's Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy. You will respond to reports, conduct analyses, and resolve matters involving prohibited conduct while maintaining a safe, nondiscriminatory environment for students, staff, and faculty.

The role requires knowledge of applicable Virginia and federal laws, university policies, investigative techniques, and

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of law, university policies, investigative techniques, and conflict resolution.
• Investigators collaborate with students and campus community to address Prohibited Conduct.
• Maintain ongoing professional development and training in investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex analysis and produce high quality written work; the investigator will work independently, partnering with appropriate institutional officials throughout the investigative process; meet established timelines; treat all individuals engaged in the complaint process with dignity and respect.
• Investigations may include: Creating investigative plan, coordinating and conducting.

Skills

Investigative analysis

Written reports

Policy compliance

Conflict resolution

Job description

Reporting to the Executive Director of Equal Rights and Title IX, the Investigator enforces Liberty University’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy (the Policy) by responding to, and resolving, reports and complaints of discrimination, harassment, sexual violence, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, stalking, complicity, intimidation, and retaliation (Prohibited Conduct). Investigators serve in the Office of Equal Rights and Title IX on a dynamic team committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory learning, living, and working environment for all members of the campus community.

Investigators play a critical role in ensuring Liberty University’s compliance with all Virginia and federal laws related to anti-harassment and nondiscrimination for all protected classes. This includes, but is not limited to, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”); Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VI” and “Title VII”); the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (“FERPA”); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”); Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended by the Older Worker’s Benefit Protection Act (the “ADEA”); the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the “Clery Act”), as amended by the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (“VAWA”); and Va. Code

• 23.1-805 and 900.

Investigators must have a working knowledge of the law, university policies, investigative techniques, and conflict resolution in order to analyze and address allegations of Prohibited Conduct. Investigators often work closely with students and other members of the campus community and have a significant impact on the individuals involved. It is critical that Investigators demonstrate professionalism, thoughtfulness, and sound judgment in their approach to each matter. Investigator are required to maintain qualifications through ongoing training and professional development.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Conduct complex analysis and produce high quality written work; the investigator will work independently, partnering with appropriate institutional officials throughout the investigative process; meet established timelines; treat all individuals engaged in the complaint process with dignity and respect. Investigations may include:
• Creating investigative plan, coordinating and conducting