Details
Posted: 19-Mar-22
Location: Nationwide
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 2022-04703
Job Summary
Under administrative direction, assists Saint Louis University in achieving its goal of providing an open, diverse and inclusive learning, living and working environment by investigating complaints of discrimination, harassment, bias, and sexual assaults by and against faculty, staff and students; ensures compliance with University policies, and federal, state and local equal opportunity employment and education laws; develops and facilitates institution-wide training programs and activities related to nondiscrimination and harassment laws and policies (e.g., Title II, Title IV, Title VII, Title IX); serves in the capacity as a Title IX Deputy Coordinator; assists with the development, review and distribution of the Universitys Affirmative Action Plan.
Job Duties
Plays a lead role in coordinating and executing timely and thorough investigations of complaints of sexual assault, discrimination, harassment, bias filed by or against faculty, staff, and students; prepares written investigative reports for review by the Office of Student Responsibility and Community Standards (OSRCS), Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED), Office of General Counsel (OGC) or other oversight entities; ensures complaints are logged, processed, and investigated in accordance with University policy and procedures.
Advises faculty, staff and students of their rights under federal law and University policy regarding nondiscrimination and harassment (e.g., Title II, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, ADEA, etc.).
Assists in the development and implementation of ongoing campus-wide climate surveys to assess the university communitys overall understanding of harassment and gender-based violence; identifies trends and barriers that are counterproductive to a respectful, violence-free environment; customizes training programs to eliminate the conduct and its effects on the well-being of the campus community.
Develops and facilitates institution-wide training and education programs on topics and issues that fall under the purview of the OIED (this is specifically applicable to Title IX, Title VII, and other applicable employment laws and regulations).
Serves in the capacity as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Reviews University policies and procedures to ensure nondiscrimination and compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Works with Student Development, Human Resources, and other internal stakeholders to ensure policies and practices protect the right of students, employees, and applicants.
Assists in the development, review and implementation of the Affirmative Action plan, including assisting with audit document responses.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret Title II, Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX as well as federal, local and state equal opportunity and non-discrimination laws and regulations is required; working knowledge of the Affirmative Action compliance is preferred
Ability to conduct highly sensitive investigations and interviews using proactive listening skills and thorough questioning techniques is essential
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent and mature judgment, maintain objectivity, and safeguard confidential and sensitive information
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to understand the needs of the university and to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, administrators and community partners
Effective project management, organizational and analytical skills
Strong writing, presentation, and facilitation skills
Must have a sense of urgency in approaching responsibilities
Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive interactions with diverse constituencies
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
Ability to operate personal computer and various software programs
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree required, supplemented with three to five years of experience in conducting confidential, sensitive investigations of discrimination, harassment, and/or sexual assault complaints in employment and/or academic settings
J.D., or advanced degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Social Work, or student conduct experience highly preferred. Knowledge of the complexities surrounding sexual misconduct and sexual assault in a college setting and/or harassment and discrimination in an employment setting. Experience in higher education setting working with and training faculty, staff, and students is highly desirable.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL APPLICANTS
Please submit a writing sample of an investigation that you conducted.
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