**Director of Investigations and Deputy Title IX Coordinator** **Description** **University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus** **Department:** **Office of Equity** **Job Title:** **Director of Investigations and Deputy Title IX Coordinator** **Position #:** **00746937 - Requisition #: 35898** **Job Summary:** as **Supervision Received:** **Supervision Exercised:** **Position Duties:** **Oversight of Investigations (55%):** + Assigns complaints for preliminary inquiry and formal investigation to Investigators and manages OE Case Resolution Team workloads. + Reviews recommendations from Investigators about how cases are processed within the OE and makes the final determination, including deciding whether complaints proceed formally or informally. + Provides accurate and appropriate advisements to students, faculty and staff regarding concerns related to discrimination and harassment. + Reviews investigation plans, provides regular feedback to Investigators, and addresses issues as they arise and in order to provide direction and guidance about investigations. + Determines whether a formal investigation is warranted based on unique facts of each case (preliminary inquiry). + Reviews and approves all Notices, Preliminary Investigation Reports, Final Investigation Reports, Written Determinations, Appeals, and Sanctioning Letters, as appropriate. + Assist OE Case Resolution Team in evaluating risk factors and referring parties to other services for safety assessments and supportive remedies, as needed. + Works with University Counsel, Office of Student Conduct, Phoenix Center at Auraria | Anschutz, University Police Departments, and other campus resources/stakeholders to discuss complex and/or sensitive issues and/or personnel matters as they arise. + Communicates with parties in an empathetic, fair, and professional manner at all times. + Handles sensitive matters with a high degree of conflict with appropriate degrees of confidentiality and privacy. + Maintains organized, complete, and accurate case files in the OE's electronic case management system. **Inclusive Leadership & Supervision (30%):** + Supervises the OE Case Resolution Team and provide day-to-day strategic direction based on the OE's mission and goals, investigation best practices, and outlined University procedures in compliance with federal/state/CU Regent legislation and guidance. + Currently 4 FTE-three Civil Rights Investigators and one Intake Coordinator. + Contributes to the mission of CU Denver and CU Anschutz Medical Campus by providing leadership and consultation to other campus departments and leaders specific to compliance and the prevention of sexual misconduct, protected-class discrimination and/or harassment, and related retaliation and appropriate response when a complaint is reported. + Develops, manages, and tracks the budget for the Case Resolutions Team, including strategic financial planning and projections, budget development and management, and year-end budget analysis and close-out. + Oversees strategic staffing and creates a strategic professional development and staff retention plan for the Case Resolution Team. + Manages recruitment and hiring where there are position vacancies on the Team. + Acts on the AVC/Title IX Coordinator's behalf when appropriate, making final determinations regarding sensitive and emergent complaints and incidents reported to the OE. + Serves as Deputy Title IX Coordinator and ensures compliance and response to potential Title IX matters per the final Title IX Regulations. + As needed and appropriate, responds to emergent issues after business hours. **Maintain Campus Partnerships & Program Development (15%)** + Ensures that the OE Case Resolutions Team engages in appropriate yearly training as required by Title IX regulations. + In collaboration with the OE Prevention, Educational, and Outreach Coordinators, develops and presents training material regarding the University's Nondiscrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policies (in-person and remote, as requested), including changes in federal/state law that impact the OE, and makes evidence-based suggestions for policy/procedural improvements. + Collaborates with on- and off-campus service providers to develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate processes for reporting discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation to improve OE operations and enhance mutual understanding of OE processes with campus stakeholders. + Serves on campus committees for the OE (FaST Team, CARE Team) and attends open forums, trainings, and seminars to foster and increase connection with campus resources (in-person and remote, as requested). + Work with the AVC/Title IX Coordinator to advise campus administrators on policy and procedural matters as needed. **Work Location:** **Why Join Us:** **Diversity and Equity:** **Qualifications:** **Minimum Qualifications:** + A bachelor's degree in business, business administration, education, social sciences, healthcare administration, public administration, communications, or a directly related field from an accredited institution. + **Substitution** : A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis, but not for the specific experience. + 7+ years of related experience conducting workplace, student conduct, discrimination, sexual harassment, or similar investigations. + Supervision experience. **Conditions of Employment:** + This position is anticipated to require in person meetings and to have a flexible hybrid option that is subject to change at any time based on University requirements. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Master's, JD, PhD, EdD, or other professional-level degree in a related field from an accredited institution. + Experience in higher education, college student conduct, or civil rights/equal opportunity field. + Experience writing investigation reports, including fact finding and policy determinations using legal standards, in an equity office, compliance office, human resources office, equal opportunity office, or law office. + Experience responding to complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sexual misconduct under Title IX, Title VI, and Title VII in a higher education setting. + Experience with appropriate application of trauma-informed investigation practices. **Competencies/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** + Extensive professional training and specialized knowledge in employment and educational civil rights laws, federal/state regulations, and relevant case law regarding protected class discrimination and harassment, including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Guidance, Office for Civil Rights Guidance, and the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act. + Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the complexities of experiencing sexual harassment and sexual assault. + Understanding of the legal standards used to analyze and make sound determinations about allegations of discrimination, harassment, and sexual assault. + Understanding of the University infrastructure and its relationship to other federal/state agencies (EEOC, OCR, and CCRD). + Outstanding customer service skills. + Demonstrated respect for individuals and their differences. + Advocates to promote fairness and equity. + Specialized training in conducting trauma-informed investigations. + High level of analytical thinking. + Detail oriented with significant investigative report writing skills. + and solid research skills for writing and editing reports. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution. + Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion. + Maintain a professional, impartial, and non-judgmental demeanor. + Ability to speak with individuals about sensitive and difficult topics, including sexual assault experiences. + Understand, interpret, and apply policies. + Work with, and for, diverse, multicultural populations. + Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally. + Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion. **How to Apply:** **Screening of Applications Begins:** **January 29, 2025** **Anticipated Pay Range:** **$** **113,557 to $120,000** **ADA Statement:** **Background Check Statement:** **Vaccination Statement:** **Job Category** **Primary Location** **Schedule** **Posting Date** **Unposting Date** **To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35898&lang=en (https://apptrkr.com/5925704)** Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) Director of Investigations and Deputy Title IX Coordinator - 35898 University Staff The Director of Investigations and Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Director) is responsible for working closely with the OE's Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) and Title IX Coordinator to set and execute strategic goals to prevent and respond to campus-wide issues specific to sexual misconduct, protected class discrimination and/or harassment, and related retaliation at the CU Denver and CU Anschutz Medical Campus are sufficiently addressed. Under the direction of the AVC/Title IX Coordinator, the Director strategically leads and supervises the Case Resolutions Team for the OE, including one Intake Coordinator and three Civil Rights Investigators. The Director independently recommends strategies for responding to reports, has the responsibility for fiscal oversight of investigations and professional development for the Team, and is responsible for hiring and management of the Team. The Director has the authority to act on the AVC's behalf, as needed, and will supervise external investigations.In collaboration with other relevant University units, this position works closely with all OE staff to provide fair and impartial guidance in response to complaints of sexual misconduct, protected class discrimination and/or harassment, and related retaliation involving students, faculty, and/or staff from both campuses that is compliant with federal, state, local, and CU Regent Laws,Specifically, the Director will oversee all discrimination and sexual misconduct investigations and when appropriate, serve the decision-maker, lead investigator, appeal officer, and Sanctioning Board Chair This role will have elevated leadership responsibilities for the OE and, in collaboration with the AVC/Title IX Coordinator, departmental oversight. This position reports to theAssistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) and Title IX Coordinator.This role will superviseCU Denver and CU Anschutz Case Resolution Teams (3 FTE). Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule and as needed for in-person meetings. Utilizing a comprehensive, integrated approach, the Office of Equity (OE) facilitates equal access to education and employment at the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus by engaging in transparent case resolutions and conducting impartial investigations under the University's of Colorado Protected Class Nondiscrimination Policy ,Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence, and Stalking Policy, and Conflict of Interest in Cases of Amorous Relationships Policy. The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5925704&targetURL=https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness) . The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire OE manages a high volume of stressful yet impactful work. This position requires an individual who exercises sound judgment and critical thinking, is immediately prepared to deal with a variety of complex issues, and is experienced dealing with difficult situations in a highly complex organization. The following knowledge, skills and abilities are necessary to fulfill the job requirements: For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addressQuestions should be directed to: Mercy Booth, Mercy.booth@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5925704&targetURL=Mercy.booth@cuanschutz.edu) Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by . Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered. The starting salary range for this position has been established as The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5925704&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125) The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5925704&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu) . The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5925704&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5925704&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) . Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Business Services : Hybrid Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20553 - EVC CAO Administration : Full-time : Jan 13, 2025 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Mercy Booth Posting Contact Email: Mercy.booth@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5925704&targetURL=Mercy.booth@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00746937jeid-f83ab06988306745a08179e427d4359e The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.