Equity Investigator

QUALIFICATIONS YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Education, Experience, and Competencies Required

• A Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. university.
• Six months working experience in the area of civil rights law.
• Demonstrated experience working with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity
• Demonstrated understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
• Extensive clear and concise written and oral communication skills demonstrating excellent analysis and reasoning. A professional writing sample also will be required later in the hiring process
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local laws and ability to advise on laws and regulations affecting HR practices (such as employment and civil rights law and corresponding regulations covering Title VII, Title IX, ADA, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, ADEA, and other civil rights laws/regulations)
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in use of desktop tools for word processing (i.e. Microsoft Word)

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional work experience at an institution of higher education.
• Recent certification or training in Title IX and/or civil rights investigations (e.g., ATIXA, NACUA).
• Experience and facility with oral and visual presentations to small and large groups, in which there may be varying knowledge levels of the subject matter.
• Proficiency in the use of desktop tools for presentation, and email/calendar (i.e. Power Point, Outlook).
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: litigation, mediation and/or conflict resolution.
  • The knowledge of needs analysis and federal verification along with a basic understanding of Federal Methodology.

SHARE YOUR INTEREST IN JOINING OUR TEAM
In order to be considered for interview, applicants must upload all three of the following: a resume, a cover letter, and a professional writing sample. Mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
This position salary range is advertised below.  Reach out to the contact person to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days (for P&S) and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to five (5) professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

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