Equity Investigator

Required Qualifications

• A Juris Doctorate

• 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

• Six months of investigatory experience in area of civil rights

• Working experience as a professional at an institution of higher education

• Experience and facility with oral and visual presentations to small and large groups, in which there may be varying levels of knowledge of the subject matter.

• Proficiency in use of desktop tools for presentation, and email/calendar (i.e. Power Point, Prezi, Outlook)

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: litigation, mediation and/or conflict resolution