Title IX Investigator and Education Specialist

Job Description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is currently recruiting for a Title IX Investigator and Educational Specialist to join the legal team. Reporting to the Title IX Coordinator, the Title IX Investigator and Education Specialist is responsible for investigating and assisting with resolving complaints of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, gender-related violence including stalking and intimate partner violence for cases involving students, faculty and staff in accordance with federal regulations; coordinate interim measures and accommodations as applicable. The Title IX Investigator and Education Specialist will work with the Title IX Coordinator and other Title IX Investigators to provide training, education and outreach to students, faculty and staff in accordance with Title IX and the VAWA Act federal requirements. The Title IX Investigator and Education Specialist will work with the Title IX Coordinator to manage the day-to-day responsibilities associated with the University’s Title IX compliance obligations and reporting.

Responsibilities include the following:

Administrative

• Act in the capacity of a Title IX Investigator to resolve complaints of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, gender-related violence including stalking, intimate partner violence, or other necessary investigations
• Conduct interviews and gather other available information and evidence to be used during investigations
• Attend and assist in coordinating live hearings
• Act as a neutral party through all aspects of investigations and ensure a prompt, fair, objective, and unbiased process for all parties
• Develop and provide detailed, high-quality, unbiased reports regarding investigations
• Advise involved parties of their right; provide support measures in conjunction with Title IX Coordinator
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality during all stages of the process
• Keep records of all investigations in compliance with federal mandates
• Assist in the management of Maxient (conduct database)
• Assist in the development of protocols, policies and processes in compliance with Title IX and VAWA
• Assist in compiling and maintaining statistics and data for reporting purposes
• Communicate regularly with Title IX Coordinator; provide status of complaints and investigations
• Work cooperatively with Dean of Students Office, Safety & Security, Residence Life, Student Activities, Greeks, Registrar, etc.

Training and Educational Programming

• Assist in providing consultation and information regarding Title IX, VAWA, FERPA, and Clery Act requirements to a variety of University constituents
• Remain knowledgeable of current state and federal law, regulations, and trends in the field of education related to harassment and other discriminatory practices that violate Title IX.
• Create and participate in providing education, training, and outreach relating to Title IX and VAWA for faculty, staff and students
• Ensure the Title IX Office is meeting goals for training and education of all entities of the University
• Work with Title IX Coordinator to proactively find ways and methods to spread the word against Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
• Participate in Orientation, Univ 101, Pinwheel Project, and other events to help combat Sexual Harassment.
• Work collaboratively with Human Resources to ensure compliance with federal mandates for employees

Qualifications

Required skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Bachelor's degree is required; master's degree is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; Ability to write concise, logical analytical reports to convey complex issues
• Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and facilitate resolution of difficult challenges, including the ability to handle issues of complex and extreme sensitivity
• Ability to maintain neutrality and work under stress
• Ability to learn, understand, interpret and adhere to Federal and State laws and regulations including Title IX, FERPA, VAWA, Clery, etc.
• Possess interviewing and report writing skills
• Experience working with students in institutions of higher education
• Experience in complaint and grievance resolution
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and success in working with diverse constituencies to support an inclusive campus environment.
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills with the ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individual needs
• Establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships with all constituencies
• Strong work ethic; attention to detail, highly motivated, and self-directed execution of routine and special projects.
• Experience developing and presenting training
• Excellent judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information
• Experience working with cases involving sexual harassment, sexual assault, or stalking may be helpful but experience or abilities in other areas may be substituted