Investigator I, Equal Employment & Title IX, UNLV Office of Equal Employment and Title IX [R0153698] at University of Nevada, Las Vegas in UNLV1-Main Campus

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application: Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments. Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or unlvjobs@unlv.edu . Job Description The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Investigator I, Equal Employment & Title IX, UNLV Office of Equal Employment and Title IX [R0153698] ROLE of the POSITION Office of Equal Employment and Title IX Investigators are responsible for serving as a member of a team that provides administrative, educational, and intellectual leadership to UNLV to support the University's Equal Opportunity compliance program. Investigators provide professional and technical support to the Office of Equal Employment and Title IX by investigating and resolving discrimination and/or harassment complaints on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status, and by coordinating conflict resolution efforts. The Office of Equal Employment and Title IX has two investigator positions: Investigator I and Investigator II. An employee holding the Investigatory I position will generally have less extensive prior investigatory experience and/or less developed knowledge and experience with Title IX, the federal EEO laws, best Human Resources practices, and their application within the context of higher education, than employees in the Investigator II position will have. 1. The Investigator I is expected to prepare an investigative plan. This includes analyzing the claim to determine what witnesses are necessary and to plan the relevant questions to ask each witness. This requires a legal analysis of the claim. 2. The Investigator I is expected to become proficient with Title IX and EEO laws and regulations and be able to analyze facts and evidence to apply such laws and regulations. 3. Communication. The Investigator I is expected to interview witnesses to obtain complete and thorough responses. This requires not only planning the appropriate questions to ask, but listening and asking follow-up questions as necessary. Interpersonal communication skills are critical. 4. The Investigator I is expected to compile the investigative documents and ensure they are saved, correctly processed, and maintained in the office’s case management database 5. The Investigator I is expected to write an investigation report. This will include a synopsis and analysis of the evidence against the policy standard. Grammar and accuracy are critical. 6. Due to the nature of this work, the Investigator I must be able to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner and work effectively within short deadlines, including any investigation deadlines set by statute or regulation. 7. An Investigator must be proficient in completing tasks on a computer. They must be proficient in MS Word / Google Docs software and be able to send and receive email with PDF and Word attachments. BACKGROUND SCREENING Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS This position requires a Bachelors from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Credentials