Investigator I, Equal Employment & Title IXThe University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Investigator I, Equal Employment & Title IX, UNLV Office of Equal Employment and Title IX [R0153698].Role of the Position Office of Equal Employment and Title IX Investigators are responsible for serving as a member of a team that provides administrative, educational, and intellectual leadership to UNLV to support the University's Equal Opportunity compliance program. Investigators provide professional and technical support to the Office of Equal Employment and Title IX by investigating and resolving discrimination and/or harassment complaints on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status, and by coordinating conflict resolution efforts. The Office of Equal Employment and Title IX has two investigator positions: Investigator I and Investigator II. An employee holding the Investigatory I position will generally have less extensive prior investigatory experience and/or less developed knowledge and experience with Title IX, the federal EEO laws, best Human Resources practices, and their application within the context of higher education, than employees in the Investigator II position will have.
Responsibilities:
Prepare an investigative plan. This includes analyzing the claim to determine what witnesses are necessary and to plan the relevant questions to ask each witness. This requires a legal analysis of the claim. Become proficient with Title IX and EEO laws and regulations and be able to analyze facts and evidence to apply such laws and regulations. Interview witnesses to obtain complete and thorough responses. This requires not only planning the appropriate questions to ask, but listening and asking follow-up questions as necessary. Interpersonal communication skills are critical. Compile the investigative documents and ensure they are saved, correctly processed, and maintained in the office's case management database Write an investigation report. This will include a synopsis and analysis of the evidence against the policy standard. Grammar and accuracy are critical. Work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner and work effectively within short deadlines, including any investigation deadlines set by statute or regulation. Be proficient in completing tasks on a computer. They must be proficient in MS Word / Google Docs software and be able to send and receive email with PDF and Word attachments.
Background Screening:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check.
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a Bachelors from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date. The position also requires 1-3 years of related experience. Related experience includes: positions involving work substantially focused on Title IX/Equal Employment Opportunity("EEO")/discrimination investigations and/or applying anti-discrimination or EEO laws such as Title IX, Title VII, Title VI, the ADEA, and/or the ADA: at a higher education institution; in a company's/organization's human resources or employee relations department; for an external anti-discrimination governmental agency; while engaged in the practice of law; as a UNLV Office of Equal Employment and Title IX Analyst; or in some other position where that type of work was substantially performed.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's or JDCommitment to Diversity and Campus Values
- A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
- SalarySalary range is $82,000 to $87,000. Unable to offer more than stated salary range
- Benefits of Working at UNLVCompetitive total rewards package including:
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
- PerksEmployee recognition and appreciation programs
- Connect with colleagues with shared interests
- Personal and professional development opportunitiesUNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- RebelCard discounts on and off campus
- Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
How to Apply:
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on 10/22/2027.Materials should be addressed to Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.Profile of the University Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada. For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.eduEEO/AA StatementThe University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Title IX StatementThe University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada,
