DIRECTOR/CIVIL RIGHTS INVESTIGATIONS

Central Michigan University, United States

Updated: about 23 hours ago
Location: Mount Pleasant, MICHIGAN
Deadline: ;

Position Information
Position Information


Posting Number S-3192
Position Number 79350
Type of Recruitment External
Position Title DIRECTOR/CIVIL RIGHTS INVESTIGATIONS
Position Summary
The Director of Investigations reports to the Executive Director of the Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity (OCRIE)/Title IX Coordinator and assists the Executive Director with overseeing and/or conducting inquiries and investigations into reports of protected class discrimination and harassment. In consultation with the Executive Director, the Director will oversee the case management of matters reported to OCRIE from intake through resolution.
The Director of Investigations will supervise investigator(s) and conduct investigations of sexual misconduct, discrimination, and harassment related to students, staff, faculty, or visitors in compliance with federal and state laws and University policies and procedures. The Director of Investigations will also assist the Executive Director in various administrative duties, including developing reports, delivering training, and assisting with campus climate assessment.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Five years of professional work experience with equal opportunity, affirmative action, Titles VI or VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendment, or other relevant experience.
Experience conducting harassment, discrimination, and/or sexual misconduct investigations.
Experience in collecting, analyzing data, and making sound assessments.
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to state and federal laws related to harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including conveying relevant information in clearly written reports.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including working effectively with individuals from underrepresented groups with understanding and sensitivity to issues experienced by individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated intercultural competence and proven effectiveness in working with people from diverse backgrounds and constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community partners.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and on sensitive matters professionally and in a confidential manner.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree, J.D., Ph.D., or other advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
Experience in a higher education environment.
Supervisory experience.
Experience providing training and educational programming.
Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists the Executive Director with coordinating and/or conducting inquiries and investigations into all reports of sexual misconduct and protected class discrimination and harassment from intake to resolution.
Develops and implements a case management plan for each reported matter, including recommending and coordinating appropriate supportive measures and resources.
Supervises investigator(s) and conducts investigations of sexual misconduct, discrimination, and harassment related to students, staff, faculty, or visitors in compliance with federal and state laws and University policies and procedures.
Oversees an electronic case-management system and ensures proper record retention.
Assists the Executive Director in preparing special projects, including developing reports, training, and assisting with campus climate assessment.
Ensures ongoing compliance with federal and state civil rights laws by collecting and analyzing data and maintaining records.
Reviews and recommends updates to university policy to the Executive Director.
Collaborates and coordinates with campus partners to assist with other compliance requirements, such as but not limited to the Clery Act.
Monitors and advises the Executive Director on all related laws or regulations, including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, Section 503/504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination and Employment Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, and the Violence Against Women’s Reauthorization Act (VAWA), and other state and federal civil rights legislation.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Supervision Exercised
Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU’s culture of excellence.
Message to Applicants
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
Position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials before Sunday, December 29, 2023.
Employee Group Professional & Administrative -Salary
Staff Pay Level
Pay Range $75,000 - $90,000 per year
Division President
Department Civil Rights & Institutional Equity
Position Status Regular
Position End Date
Employment Status Full-Time
FTE 1.0
Position Type 12 month
Weekly Work Schedule Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
Location Mount Pleasant, MI
About the Department
About CMU
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU Leadership Standards
Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
EEO Statement
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE ).
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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: [email protected]
Posting Ends
Open Until Filled Yes

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