Title IX Specialist

Title:                            Title IX Specialist  

Position Number:  128467

Institution:              University of Maryland, College Park 

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM), the incumbent is the University’s investigator primarily for cases of alleged sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, gender-related violence including but not limited to stalking and intimate partner violence with moderate level of complexity, involving students, faculty, staff, and persons who otherwise are subject to the University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy. The incumbent is responsible for managing the daily responsibilities associated with conducting investigations of alleged sexual misconduct working in close collaboration with OCRSM’s Director, Senior Investigator(s), the Department of Public Safety, and other campus stakeholders. When a complaint is filed and deemed appropriate for investigation by the Director, the Investigator will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation, which includes: interviewing complaints and respondents; identifying and interviewing witnesses; gathering and securing relevant documentation; and identifying other information that would be relevant and aid in conducting a fair and unbiased investigation. The incumbent acts as an impartial party in the investigation and provides a detailed, unbiased report summarizing the findings of the investigation, in accordance with the requirements of Title IX.

Additional responsibilities include: developing an investigative plan; contacting all involved parties and providing them with information about the investigatory process; ensuring a well-documented investigation process; analyzing information and working with the appropriate university offices in the course of investigations; maintaining accurate and thorough investigatory files and reports using the data/case management software; providing on-going updates to the Director and Senior Investigator(s), as necessary; and continuously identifying and integrating best practices in the Title IX investigation arena into the campus knowledge base and practice. The Investigator will function as a member of the OCRSM investigation team and will assist, as needed, with investigating other complaints that fall within the University’s Non-Discrimination Policy; campus training, reporting, campus programming and outreach, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience conducting sexual misconduct investigations related to employees or students, or conducting other types of student and/or employee conduct or civil rights investigations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Strong organizational, planning, analytical and problem-solving abilities,
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain neutral and impartial demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; multitask and meet deadlines; use discretion and good judgment; maintain a high degree of confidentiality; and work collaboratively as a member of a team with diverse constituencies including students, faculty, staff, administrators and community partners.

Preferences:

• Master’s and/or J.D. and/or extensive investigative experience of sexual misconduct cases.
• Knowledge of complexities surrounding sexual assault investigations and sexual harassment cases under Title IX in a university or college setting. Experience using trauma informed interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of and experience investigating cases under federal and state equal opportunity and non-discrimination laws are regulations, including Title VI, Title VII, the Americans With Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is preferred.
• Knowledge of data/case management software, including specifically Maxient.
• Fluency in and/or demonstrated working knowledge of Spanish language.
  

To apply for this position, visit: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/117956

For best consideration, qualified applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of at least three professional references as soon as possible, no later than Friday, April 12, 2024.