Summary
Investigates reports of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Assists with case management, data collection and analysis, policy development, and university community outreach and training
Diversity & Inclusion
Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Essential Job Functions
- Outlines, plans and conducts investigations in a timely, thorough and professional manner in response to reports of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation
- Conducts interviews with various stakeholders and documents interviews through comprehensive, written investigative reports
- Reviews relevant information and evidence gathered throughout investigations and recommends action based on investigative findings
- Communicates appropriately with various stakeholders in a clear and concise manner both written and verbal
- Coordinates Live Hearing process for Title IX investigations as directed
- Assists with developing and maintaining Title IX policies and procedures
- Provides periodic status updates to the Title IX coordinator and assists with preventing systemic problems
- Creates and conducts Title IX and prohibited discrimination and harassment trainings and outreach
- Collaborates with campus partners to coordinate and implement prevention and educational programming
- Assists with implementing interim and supportive measures for students, staff and faculty members as required under VAWA/Title IX
- Maintains records of complaints, investigations and outcomes, and maintains database of reports related to prohibited discrimination and harassment and complaints based on protected classes
- Maintains current knowledge of Title IX and other federal and state civil rights laws and regulations, and creates procedures to maintain compliance
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a master's degree
- Moderate amount of experience working in investigations, student conduct, equal employment opportunity (EEO) or human resources in higher education, or other related experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Juris doctorate
- Prior experience in mediations
Please note: Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.
