System Investigator (Title IX, Civil Rights)

Eastern New Mexico University, United States

Updated: 25 days ago
Location: Portales, NEW MEXICO
Job Type: FullTime


Position Overview

Position Summary:
Under limited direction of the System Title IX Coordinator, the System Investigator is responsible for conducting thorough and prompt Title IX investigations for the Portales, Roswell, and Ruidoso Campus. The System investigator may also conduct investigations that Title IX has referred to Human Resources or Student Affairs, or other investigations as assigned. 


Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Investigates complaints, prepares an investigative plan and timeline, identifies and interviews witnesses, and gathers and secures relevant evidence. Ensures a well-documented investigation process. 
  • Creates a comprehensive written investigative report for the Title IX Coordinator and participates in the hearing board process as needed. 
  • Creates comprehensive written investigative report for HR or Student Affairs as applicable. 
  • Maintains accurate and thorough investigative files and reports. 
  • Works collaboratively with Title IX, HR, and Student Affairs staff, as well as appropriate offices at all system locations, and community partners.
  • Provides updates to the Title IX Coordinator, Executive HR Director, and Student Conduct as necessary.
  • Assists in Title IX regulatory compliance, including but not limited to, policy review, training, and program review. 
  • Identifies and integrates investigation best practices.
  • Assists in administrative duties of the Title IX office including but not limited to, filing, requisitions, budget review, purchasing etc. 
  • Actively foster and maintain a climate that is supportive of students and respectful of differences.
  • Conducts HR and Student Conduct investigations as approved by the Executive Director of HR/Policy/Planning.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
    • Minimum Job Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree and at least two year’s of demonstrated experience in conducting investigations. 
  • ATIXA Investigator certification preferred. Will be expected to obtain within one year of employment.
    • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong organizational, planning, analytical, time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to remain unbiased.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State Laws (Title IX, Title VII, Clery Act, VAWA, FERPA)
  • Excellent attention to detail regarding facts, relevance, and investigation documentation.
  • Must be able to think critically, analyze information and evaluate results.
  • Must be able to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individuals.
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    Working Conditions

    Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

    • This position is based out of our Portales Location and will involve occasional travel to system offices. Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
     
    Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities.  This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.


    Additional Information

    Application Review Date:  Open until filled
    Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check. 
    Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:   
    Required Documents:
    Please ensure that you attach all required documents even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU as the committee does not have access to those records.       
     Letter of interest      
     Resume      
     Contact information for three references (Blind reference calls may be made on applicants who become a finalist for the position)      
     Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)
    ENMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University’s non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2218.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please click https://www.enmu.edu/about/public-documents/title-ix/coordinator . New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to [email protected] . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail [email protected]


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