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Civil Rights Investigator
| Company | Cornell University |
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| Location | Ithaca, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $90958 – $111171 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, JD |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience conducting investigations or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Extensive knowledge of relevant laws (e.g., Title VI, NYSHRL, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, etc.).
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Ability to be neutral and impartial and to analyze information without being judgmental of people/their actions.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines with a workload that can be unpredictable and reflective of an academic calendar cycle.
- Demonstrated judgment, problem-solving, as well as critical thinking and analysis.
- Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
- Ability to work with faculty, staff, and student populations.
- Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Conduct investigations of alleged violations of protected class discrimination and harassment.
- Independently plan, conduct, and document investigations concerning complaints of protected class discrimination and harassment.
- Perform holistic case management, including conducting intake interviews, managing and maintaining case files, scheduling and conducting investigative interviews, gathering evidence, and report writing.
- Assist with responding to bias incidents and facilitating alternative resolutions.
- Provide and facilitate supportive measures, as well as with the development of policies, procedures, and practices.
- Support and provide compliance training and education sessions and programs, community engagement, outreach, and communication projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- J.D. or other advanced degree in a relevant field
- Working knowledge of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and New York State Human Rights Law
- Certification or experience in conducting internal civil rights investigations
- Experience conducting trauma-informed interviews and/or knowledge of trauma-informed practices
- Higher education experience, particularly in a student conduct, Title VI, Title IX, or other civil rights/equal opportunity role
