Assistant/ Associate Director for Investigations

The Assistant/Associate Director for Investigations in the Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity (“OEEO”) reports to the Associate Vice President of Equity and Equal Opportunity (“AVP EEO”) and will be responsible for investigating reports of harassment and discrimination based on protected class and for conducting harassment and discrimination prevention training. The Assistant Director will have direct oversight from the AVP EEO, while the Associate Director will exercise independent judgment with minimal direct oversight.

 

Essential Duties:

 

Assistant Director:

 

- With assistance and oversight from the AVP EEO, conduct harassment and discrimination investigations based on protected class status, including Title IX investigations. This includes, but is not limited to: interviewing witnesses; fact-finding; drawing reasonable conclusions; keeping accurate and thorough records and notes; and issuing a report at the conclusion of each investigation.

 

- Oversee and conduct in-person harassment and discrimination prevention education and training, including Title IX and duty to report training. 

 

- Assess and revise related online and in-person training content.

 

- Assist with managing the online harassment and discrimination training program.

 

- Occasionally testify during disciplinary proceedings.

 

- Assist AVP EEO in the revision of policy language and OEEO webpage content, as needed.

 

- Attend meetings as appropriate.

 

- Travel to regional campuses, conferences, and training opportunities as appropriate.

 

- Other duties as assigned.

 

Associate Director:

 

-Manage the daily responsibilities associated with conducting harassment and discrimination investigations based on protected class status, including Title IX investigations. This includes, but is not limited to: interviewing witnesses; fact-finding; drawing reasonable conclusions; keeping accurate and thorough records and notes; and issuing a report at the conclusion of each investigation.

 

- Continuously identify and integrate best practices regarding harassment and discrimination investigations.

 

- Oversee and conduct in-person harassment and discrimination prevention education and training, including Title IX and duty to report training. 

 

- Assess and revise related online and in-person training content.

 

- Assist with managing the online harassment and discrimination training program.

 

-Occasionally testify during disciplinary proceedings.

 

- Assist AVP EEO in the revision of policy language and OEEO webpage content, as needed.

 

- Attend meetings as appropriate.

 

- Travel to regional campuses, conferences, and training opportunities as appropriate.

 

- Other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

For Consideration as Assistant Director:

 

 

 

- Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or other appropriate field and three (3) years of human resources, investigation, equal employment opportunity, or affirmative action experience;

 

OR

 

- Master’s degree in human resource management, psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or other appropriate field and one (1) year of human resources, investigation, equal employment opportunity, or affirmative action experience;

 

OR

 

-Juris Doctorate.

 

- Experience conducting training.

 

 

 

Related experience gained during the completion of degree programs may be counted towards these requirements.

 

For Consideration as Associate Director:

 

- Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or other appropriate field and four (4) years of experience conducting harassment and discrimination investigations;

 

OR

 

- Master’s degree in human resource management, psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or other appropriate field and two (2) years of experience conducting harassment and discrimination investigations;

 

OR

 

- Juris Doctorate and one (1) year of experience conducting harassment and discrimination investigations.

 

- One (1) year of experience conducting training.

 

Related experience gained during the completion of degree programs may be counted towards these requirements.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Assistant Director:

 

Experience conducting harassment and discrimination investigations.

 

Working knowledge of non-discrimination regulations, including, but not limited to Title VI, Title VII and Title IX.

 

 

 

For Consideration as Associate Director:

 

Three (3) years of experience conducting harassment and discrimination investigations in a higher education setting. Two (2) years of experience conducting harassment and discrimination prevention training in a higher education setting. Experience managing online harassment and discrimination prevention training programs. Experience using Maxient case management software. Experience working with faculty, staff, students, and community members in a higher education setting. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities For Consideration as Assistant Director:

 

- Superior written and verbal communication skills;

 

- Superior reasoning and organizational skills;

 

- Demonstrated superior judgment skills;

 

- Crisis management skills;

 

- Excellent analytical skills;

 

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to remain neutral, listen, identify and disseminate essential information needed to assess and resolve problems;

 

- Demonstrated commitment and ability to serve a diverse population with cultural competence and sensitivity;

 

- Ability to manage high stress/pressure situations;

 

- Ability to pay close attention to detail;

 

- Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential communications;

 

- Ability to complete projects in a timely manner and manage multiple priorities;

 

- Ability to work collaboratively with others and foster positive relationships; and

 

- Ability to work evenings and weekends, and to travel, as needed.

 

 

 

For Consideration as Associate Director:

 

- Knowledge of non-discrimination regulations, including, but not limited to Title VI, Title VII and Title IX;

 

- Superior written and verbal communication skills;

 

- Superior reasoning and organizational skills;

 

- Demonstrated superior judgment skills;

 

- Strong crisis management skills;

 

- Excellent analytical skills;

 

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to remain neutral, listen, identify and disseminate essential information needed to assess and resolve problems;

 

- Demonstrated commitment and ability to serve a diverse population with cultural competence and sensitivity;

 

- Ability to manage high stress/pressure situations;

 

- Ability to pay close attention to detail;

 

- Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential communications;

 

- Ability to complete projects in a timely manner and manage multiple priorities;

 

- Ability to work collaboratively with others and foster positive relationships; and

 

- Ability to work evenings and weekends, and to travel, as needed.

 

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Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

 

 

 

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