Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Investigator

Job Title

Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Investigator

Classification

Administrator I

AutoReqId

540071

Department

Diversity and Equity

Sub-Division

Vice President, Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion

Salary Range

Classification Range $3,938 - $11,703 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $7,200 - $8,800 per month)

Appointment Type

At Will

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position:

The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Programs (DIEP) supports the Cal State Fullerton (CSUF) mission of preparing our diverse student body for academic and professional success. We develop and support practices, programming, and policies across the broad spectrum of inclusivity, equity, and civility for the CSUF campus community. Through the provision of consultation and training, we strive to promote a campus community wherein students, staff and faculty are engaged in the values of inclusive excellence. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Investigator (Administrator I). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Reporting directly to the Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (DHR) Administrator, the Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Investigator supports the University by promptly responding to and investigating discrimination, harassment, and retaliation reports and complaints from employees and students. Conducts timely formal investigations complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation through the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Performs primary and secondary roles in the intake process as needed for reports of discrimination and harassment that are in violation of University policies. Assesses new complaints of potential policy violations and formulates responses based on intake results, procured documentation, and similar historical patterns. Participates in initial assessments in any capacity to gather information, take notes, provide safety and supportive measures, or make assessments. Writes reports clearly and concisely, articulating findings of fact and conclusions, and independently interprets CSU and CSUF policies and procedures and applies them to the facts of a particular case. Adheres to all writing timelines and ensures opportunities for supervisors and teammates to review writing prior to deadlines.

The Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Investigator also ensures that university policies, procedures, protocols, and practices are in compliance with state and federal laws as well as campus and systemwide policies. Will work collaboratively with the DHR Administrator, Resolution Education Manager, and Prevention Educator to provide training to the campus community on topics relating to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Performs other duties as assigned.

Diversity Statement

A Diversity Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

• What diversity means to you.

• A description of your experiences with a diverse range of individuals.

• A description of how issues of diversity have impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience and/or training. Advanced knowledge of the ethics and compliance profession, theories and systems of control, and professional compliance and investigation standards. Broad and thorough knowledge of the compliance and ethics profession, theories, and standards. Ability to extract, verify, compile, and develop recommendations related to ethics and compliance programs, issues, policies, and procedures. Advanced knowledge of the complexities of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the postsecondary or employment setting. Ability to demonstrate professional judgment. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement independent recommendations for action as related to complex and varying situations. Ability to conceptualize, analyze, and interpret compliance issues, policies, and regulations as well as complex written material and data, make recommendations, and effectively communicate results of analyses in written and presentation formats accessible to diverse groups. Comprehensive project management skills. Commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and inclusive excellence. Demonstrated skill, sensitivity and experience interacting with constituents who are diverse in characteristics with the ability to establish rapport and professional credibility. Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential issues that require independent judgment and discretion and maintain strict confidentiality of privileged information. Demonstrated oral communication skills; skill building rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way; attentive listener. Demonstrated critical thinking skills.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree, Juris Doctor (J.D.), or other professional degree in law. Experience in higher education or comparable educational environment. Experience working with federal and state agencies. Advanced knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, case law, and guidance related to discrimination and sexual harassment in the educational and employment setting, including Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and California (CA) AB1825. Thorough knowledge of the Clery Act and experience with Clery reporting. Thorough knowledge of Whistleblower and Whistleblower Retaliation laws. Experience using a case management system (e.g., Maxient) Knowledge of how to respond to requests from the Office for Civil Rights, the State of California Civil Rights Department, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunities Commission. Leadership expertise and political acumen overseeing sensitive investigations within a large, complex organization.

License/Certifications

A Valid California Driver’s License.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).

Advertised: May 30 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 27 2024 Pacific Daylight Time

Closing Date/Time:

Fullerton, California 92831 United States View Map