George Mason University
Compliance Investigator
George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
Department:
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Job Category:
Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type:
Full-Time
Work Schedule:
Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location:
Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type:
Hybrid Eligible
Salary:
Salary commensurate with education and experience
About the Position:
The Compliance Investigator, which reports to the Lead Compliance Investigator, conducts neutral investigations into allegations of University Policy 1202: Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct and Other Forms of Interpersonal Violence, and other non-discrimination policies, such as Policy 1201: Non-Discrimination, helping to ensure Mason's civil rights compliance obligations with Title IX of the Education Acts of 1972 and other federal and state laws and regulations. The primary role of this position is to serve as a neutral investigator of sex-based discrimination, harassment, and/or violence. The Compliance Investigator maintains a caseload of their own investigations and assists the Lead Compliance Investigator by serving in this position. The Compliance Investigator investigates matters involving students, faculty, and staff, and also further assists Mason's compliance with Title IX and other federal and state laws and regulations by serving as an outreach facilitator, helping to explain supportive measures, resolution options, and resources, as required by law.
Responsibilities:
Investigations:
Conducts neutral investigations of reported incidents of all forms of sex-based discrimination, harassment, and/or violence, including sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, sexual assault, interpersonal violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, retaliation and complicity, and other civil rights discrimination cases, primarily involving Mason students, faculty and staff;
Maintains accurate and thorough records of the investigatory process
Coordinates with campus partners involved in the response to reported incidents of all forms of sexual harassment to ensure consistent and appropriate response to all reported incidents
Keeps abreast of current state and federal laws and trends regarding Title IX, VAWA, Title VII, and other related legal requirements; and
Assists the University Title IX Coordinator with the overall prevention, response, and investigations surrounding Title IX matters.
Case Outreach and Support:
Provides initial outreach and support to Title IX reports;
Implements supportive measures with assistance of other ODEI personnel;
Provides referrals to other campus partners as appropriate;
Meets with Title IX parties for intake/information sessions; maintains case files;
Responsible for outreach and assessment, including high risk reports that may require immediate supportive measures and safety planning;
Assesses potential policy violations, preparing transfer of report to Title IX Coordinator or Investigator and/or for involvement with partner offices;
Analyzes support referrals for completion and efficacy, maintaining detailed statistics relevant to annual reporting and/or reporting to regulatory offices (i.e. OCR)
Interfaces effectively with parties identified in report to ensure equitable access to services, programs, activities, and academic programs; and
Reviews university and community resources, creating and implementing appropriate strategies to avail parties of supportive measures, resources, and services.
Campus Training:
Assists the Title IX Coordinator with the development of campus-wide education and prevention trainings to provide legally mandated training to faculty, staff, and students, and additional trainings such as those designed to prevent sexual and interpersonal misconduct; and
Delivers mandatory training and additional trainings to faculty, staff, and students.
ODEI Office Support:
Assists the University Title IX Coordinator with the overall prevention, response, and investigations surrounding Title IX matters; and
Engages with other ODEI staff in investigation and resolution of all forms of discrimination and carries out special projects and other related duties assigned within ODEI's scope.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in a related field;
Demonstrated professional experience in Title IX, that includes assessment and outreach as well as investigation and coordination of hearing processes;
Demonstrated professional experience conducting formal complaint investigations, preferably involving issues of alleged sexual harassment;
Demonstrated knowledge of how to accurately analyze and apply legal and policy standards to specific factual situations;
Demonstrated skill in effective oral and in written communication, including the ability to convey relevant information in clearly written reports;
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with individuals from underrepresented groups with understanding and sensitivity to the experiences of individuals from diverse backgrounds;
Demonstrated ability to work successfully both independently and collaboratively;
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and/or stressful situations in a professional, confidential, and trauma-informed manner; and
Ability to handle a significant caseload, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain detailed records.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in crisis services or advocacy;
Direct experience conducting investigations of cases involving sexual harassment, sexual assault, interpersonal violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, retaliation or complicity with multiple respondents and/or complainants;
Experience working with both student and employee populations in higher education;
Experience with higher education administrative adjudication processes for students and employees;
Experience developing and presenting training, preferably on prohibited sexual harassment and discrimination issues;
Significant work experience in higher education or related field; and
Ability to show ongoing training in Title IX with certifications from recognized training agency, conference, or professional organization.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for
Compliance Investigator
at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.
Posting Open Date:
July 12, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by:
July 26, 2024
Open Until Filled?:
Yes
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Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Job Category:
Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type:
Full-Time
Work Schedule:
Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location:
Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type:
Hybrid Eligible
Salary:
Salary commensurate with education and experience
About the Position:
The Compliance Investigator, which reports to the Lead Compliance Investigator, conducts neutral investigations into allegations of University Policy 1202: Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct and Other Forms of Interpersonal Violence, and other non-discrimination policies, such as Policy 1201: Non-Discrimination, helping to ensure Mason's civil rights compliance obligations with Title IX of the Education Acts of 1972 and other federal and state laws and regulations. The primary role of this position is to serve as a neutral investigator of sex-based discrimination, harassment, and/or violence. The Compliance Investigator maintains a caseload of their own investigations and assists the Lead Compliance Investigator by serving in this position. The Compliance Investigator investigates matters involving students, faculty, and staff, and also further assists Mason's compliance with Title IX and other federal and state laws and regulations by serving as an outreach facilitator, helping to explain supportive measures, resolution options, and resources, as required by law.
Responsibilities:
Investigations:
Conducts neutral investigations of reported incidents of all forms of sex-based discrimination, harassment, and/or violence, including sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, sexual assault, interpersonal violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, retaliation and complicity, and other civil rights discrimination cases, primarily involving Mason students, faculty and staff;
Maintains accurate and thorough records of the investigatory process
Coordinates with campus partners involved in the response to reported incidents of all forms of sexual harassment to ensure consistent and appropriate response to all reported incidents
Keeps abreast of current state and federal laws and trends regarding Title IX, VAWA, Title VII, and other related legal requirements; and
Assists the University Title IX Coordinator with the overall prevention, response, and investigations surrounding Title IX matters.
Case Outreach and Support:
Provides initial outreach and support to Title IX reports;
Implements supportive measures with assistance of other ODEI personnel;
Provides referrals to other campus partners as appropriate;
Meets with Title IX parties for intake/information sessions; maintains case files;
Responsible for outreach and assessment, including high risk reports that may require immediate supportive measures and safety planning;
Assesses potential policy violations, preparing transfer of report to Title IX Coordinator or Investigator and/or for involvement with partner offices;
Analyzes support referrals for completion and efficacy, maintaining detailed statistics relevant to annual reporting and/or reporting to regulatory offices (i.e. OCR)
Interfaces effectively with parties identified in report to ensure equitable access to services, programs, activities, and academic programs; and
Reviews university and community resources, creating and implementing appropriate strategies to avail parties of supportive measures, resources, and services.
Campus Training:
Assists the Title IX Coordinator with the development of campus-wide education and prevention trainings to provide legally mandated training to faculty, staff, and students, and additional trainings such as those designed to prevent sexual and interpersonal misconduct; and
Delivers mandatory training and additional trainings to faculty, staff, and students.
ODEI Office Support:
Assists the University Title IX Coordinator with the overall prevention, response, and investigations surrounding Title IX matters; and
Engages with other ODEI staff in investigation and resolution of all forms of discrimination and carries out special projects and other related duties assigned within ODEI's scope.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in a related field;
Demonstrated professional experience in Title IX, that includes assessment and outreach as well as investigation and coordination of hearing processes;
Demonstrated professional experience conducting formal complaint investigations, preferably involving issues of alleged sexual harassment;
Demonstrated knowledge of how to accurately analyze and apply legal and policy standards to specific factual situations;
Demonstrated skill in effective oral and in written communication, including the ability to convey relevant information in clearly written reports;
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with individuals from underrepresented groups with understanding and sensitivity to the experiences of individuals from diverse backgrounds;
Demonstrated ability to work successfully both independently and collaboratively;
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and/or stressful situations in a professional, confidential, and trauma-informed manner; and
Ability to handle a significant caseload, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain detailed records.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in crisis services or advocacy;
Direct experience conducting investigations of cases involving sexual harassment, sexual assault, interpersonal violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, retaliation or complicity with multiple respondents and/or complainants;
Experience working with both student and employee populations in higher education;
Experience with higher education administrative adjudication processes for students and employees;
Experience developing and presenting training, preferably on prohibited sexual harassment and discrimination issues;
Significant work experience in higher education or related field; and
Ability to show ongoing training in Title IX with certifications from recognized training agency, conference, or professional organization.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for
Compliance Investigator
at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.
Posting Open Date:
July 12, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by:
July 26, 2024
Open Until Filled?:
Yes
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