Investigative Report Analyst

Investigative Report Analyst

Hiring Department: Office for Access and Equity
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1020480
Posting Close Date: September 8, 2023

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent Best Colleges rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary

The primary role of this position is to deliver comprehensive internal and external case management support, analysis, and training pertaining to Title VII, Title IX, DRS, and ADA Accommodations staff within the Office for Access and Equity.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Create and process new cases in the case management system and manage updates of ongoing cases to ensure that case files are up-to-date, including creating reminders for upcoming case deadlines and adding notes, documents, and email messages to case files; send out first contact letters to all complainants for all Title IX/Sexual misconduct, discrimination, and harassment cases while keeping track of each outreach; schedule meetings/interviews with and on behalf of the Title IX and EEO staff including respondent and witness meetings; create, manage and analyze case management reports; and provide ongoing case management updates to the OAE Directors and Investigative staff.
• Screen incoming daily reports of unlawful discrimination and harassment under Title VII, Title IX, IHRA, and ADAAA, including planning investigations, conducting interviews, assisting in identifying, collecting, and analyzing relevant case documentation; Conducting criminal history background checks and open-source investigative searches for Behavioral Threat Assessment Team for Employees (BTAT-E) reports. Consult with other departments as needed. Recommend remedies for appropriate resolutions.
• Analyze accommodation requests for employees based on disability, pregnancy or medical condition and provide guidance to units for the accommodations. Input accommodation data into database. Collaborate on student requests for accommodations and provide guidance to Accommodations committees as needed.
• Training of faculty, staff and students on Title II, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and Section 504.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree
2. Minimum of two years of experience with case management, collecting and analyzing data and analytical writing experience.
3. Working knowledge of EEO, ADA, and Title IX Laws
4. Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
5. Familiarity with databases
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
7. Excellent attention to detail
8. Ability to manage and meet stringent deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

1. Minimum of two years of professional legal experience
2. Higher education experience

For fullest consideration, please submit cover letter, resume and writing sample by September 8, 2023 at uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/6572?c=uic

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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