SENIOR INSTITUTIONAL TITLE IX AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INVESTIGATOR

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Position Information

Posting Number SRGV9052 Working Title SENIOR INSTITUTIONAL TITLE IX AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INVESTIGATOR Number of Vacancies 1 Location Edinburg, Texas Department Title IX & Equal Opportunity FTE 1.0 FLSA Exempt Scope of Job

Supports the Chief Equal Opportunity & Title IX Officer in the oversight of the Office of Title IX & Equal Opportunity, at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley by performing highly specialized non-routine fact-gathering and investigative functions primarily related to complaints by employees, students, and others protected under state or federal civil rights and anti-discrimination laws, which involve allegations of discrimination, sexual misconduct, or retaliation.

Description of Duties

• Functions as the Acting Lead in the absence of the Chief Equal Opportunity & Title IX Officer with respect to oversight of the Office of Title IX & Equal Opportunity. Performs duties and responsibilities, as assigned, necessary for the effective accomplishment of the Office of Title IX & Equal Opportunity mission.
• Makes recommendations to the Chief Equal Opportunity & Title IX Officer with regards to policy administration, violence prevention, and inclusive culture initiatives.
• Assists the Chief Equal Opportunity & Title IX Officer in executing UTRGV's prompt, effective and equitable response to complaints of discrimination, sexual misconduct, and retaliation.
• Develops, coordinates, organizes, conducts, and evaluates departmental and other University trainings, workshops and outreach programming related to equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, accessibility, and the prevention of sexual misconduct in compliance with policy, federal and state law, such as Title VII, Title IX, VAWA, and Clery for the UTRGV community.
• Performs complex investigations involving allegations of discrimination, sexual misconduct or retaliation involving faculty, staff, or students.
• Investigates complex cases, as needed, on behalf of other departments within the Institution as to alleged violations of policy.
• Serves as the chief investigator for the Office of Title IX & Equal Opportunity.
• Acts as subject matter expert with respect to recruitment, hiring and retention practices aimed at ensuring equal opportunity, which includes review of job applicant pools to ensure compliance with federal and state equal opportunity regulations.
• Establishes and maintains external relationships meant to promote violence prevention.
• Implements formal and informal resolution procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and UTRGV policies and adheres to the established standards.
• Conducts intakes, inquiries, and investigations of alleged violations of UTRGV policies, rules, and regulations regarding discriminatory behavior of Title VII, Title IX and/or Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
• Contacts, schedules and interviews complainants, respondents and witnesses and verifies information to determine findings based on policy standards.
• Provides information regarding available campus and community resources, assigns interim measures to remedy complaints, and counsels as to appropriate reporting and wellness resources and services options.
• Reviews and maintains evidence and documents for use in administrative investigations.
• Evaluates and summarizes investigative findings.
• Prepares investigation files, correspondence, and administrative.
• Prepares and presents information related to investigative findings for review and consideration by various Campus Administrator(s) who are responsible for the implementation of disciplinary or corrective action.
• Collaborates with appropriate Campus Administrator(s) to prepare cases for administrative hearings; presents testimony and evidence at applicable administrative hearings.
• Reviews investigative techniques and recommends process improvement.
• Collaborates with other university offices in the development and implementation of University initiatives regarding Title VII, Title IX, and VAWA and related administrative policies.
• Recommends new policies and procedures for improvement of Title VII, Title IX and VAWA activities.
• Gathers relevant documentation and maintains accurate, consistent, and detailed records on assigned cases.
• Maintains and monitors data related to complaints and investigative activities and provides periodic reports as needed to inform best practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

May supervise assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

J.D. or other advanced degree.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in an investigative, legal, student conduct, human resources or related field, including knowledge, training, and/or experience conducting Title IX or EEO investigations. Knowledge of federal laws and other legal issues related to higher education.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is generally performed in an office or classroom environment. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require a regular presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Must possess effective interpersonal communication and interviewing skills. Advanced oral and written communication skills. Superior analytical, critical thinking and report writing skills. An investigative mindset and demeanor, including the ability to conduct difficult interviews regarding sensitive subject matter. Ability to handle confidential data and documents with sensitivity and tact. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines. Ability to build positive and effective relationships across campus and university community.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 07/10/2026 Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Social Security Number

Gender

Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Link https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51770

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current UTRGV employee?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• • Please select your highest level of completed education.

• 6th grade education

• 10th grade education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Masters Degree from an accredited university

• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

• None of the above

• • Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 9 years

• 10 years

• Over 10 years

• • Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Reference Letter 1
• Reference Letter 2
• Reference Letter 3
• Certifications and Licenses
• Training Certificates
• Other Document
• List of 3 References
• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 3
• Letter of Interest
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• Additional Document