Investigator for IX

Investigator for IX

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and three or more years of investigatory, or relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex analysis and produce high quality written work; the investigator will work independently, partnering with appropriate institutional officials throughout the investigative process; meet established timelines; treat all individuals engaged in the complaint process with dignity and respect. Investigations may include: creating investigative plan, coordinating party and witness interviews, report writing, adjudication, and appeals; providing parties with information about the investigatory process and applicable rights and policies; gathering and securing relevant evidence and documentation; keeping detailed, consistent and accurate records; maintaining timely communication with all parties and community stakeholders; making credibility assessments; drafting and issuing investigative reports that summarize the process, all information gathered, relevant policy statements, and analysis for whether a policy violation occurred; ensuring a prompt, fair, and neutral process for all parties that follows federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures; protecting the integrity and privacy of the investigation at all stages.
• Conducts training for employees and students on University policies on sexual misconduct, gender-based misconduct, harassment, and related incidents as well as their rights and obligations associated with the policies.
• Attend departmental and other official Liberty University meetings as required.
• Act as liaison to faculty, staff and administration in regard to student related problems related to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.
• Provide assistance to the student population through student support services.
• Remain aware of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks relating to campus investigations.
• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering the University’s mission.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Juris Doctorate or Master’s degree with a concentration in higher education, criminal justice, student development, counseling, pastoral studies, biblical studies or a related field.
• At least three years of investigatory experience.