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 Title IX and Gender Equity department is seeking an exceptional professional to join our team and advance our ongoing commitment to foster and maintain a campus environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment based on sex, gender, and sexual orientation. We are seeking a driven individual with experience in conducting prompt and impartial civil rights investigations. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, exceptional critical thinking and communication skills, demonstrated ability to work with both students and employees, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to equity, inclusion, integrity, and kindness.
We are searching for a driven, proactive, ethically minded individual with experience in conducting prompt and impartial investigations into all forms of alleged discrimination and harassment based on gender and sexual orientation. In the California State University (CSU), gender is defined as being inclusive of sex assigned at birth, gender identity, gender expression, sex stereotypes, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and any related medical conditions.
Reports to the Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Senior Civil Rights Investigator and under the general direction of the Title IX Coordinator, the Civil Rights Investigator is responsible for conducting timely, thorough, and impartial investigations into alleged discrimination, harassment, and other misconduct based on sex, gender, and sexual orientation, including allegations of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, retaliation, and prohibited consensual relationships. The related duties include, but are not limited to, developing a comprehensive investigation plan for each case; conducting interviews with parties and witnesses; gathering evidence; ensuring a well-documented investigative process by maintaining timely, accurate, and thorough records and notes of all investigatory steps; utilizing Maxient (case management database); preparing detailed, accurately written reports; making finding on policy violations when applicable (including credibility determinations and an analysis of the evidence); and summarizes the investigatory process at live hearings when applicable. Must remain well-informed on Title IX and related laws, campus and CSU systemwide policies, and best practices for conducting trauma-informed and compliant investigations.
The Civil Rights Investigator may be asked to facilitate the Informal Resolution process, conducts trainings for students and employees, and supports the department’s outreach efforts to the campus community. These responsibilities may include, but not be limited to, drafts Informal Resolution agreements, conducts presentations and training to inform students and employees on their rights, options, and responsibilities per CSU policy, and supporting other departmental outreach and prevention efforts. Other duties as assigned.