60% Managing the day-to-day responsibilities of investigations, including contact with parties and other appropriate persons (supervisors, support persons, etc.).
Developing and implementing investigation plans and strategies consistent with college procedures, legal requirements, and standard methodologies.
Interviewing parties and witnesses, and accurately documenting interviews; identifying, gathering, coordinating and assessing information and evidence relevant to the investigation; preparing comprehensive investigative reports, including exhibits, appendices and/or supporting materials; documenting key steps and decision‐making in the investigation; providing parties with appropriate notice and opportunities to review and respond to information collected in investigation and draft investigative report; and providing investigative report and record to appropriate decision‐maker(s).
Coordinating with internal or external investigators, including but limited to, legal counsel, representatives of other divisions at the college, and/or other institutions, and/or law enforcement.
Facilitating informal and/or alternative resolution of complaints, where appropriate and with the agreement of the parties. Maintaining current knowledge of non‐discrimination laws, compliance regulations and agency guidance, due process protections, and other relevant legal issues.
35% Continuously identifying and integrating best practices into investigations and District policies and procedures, under the direction of the Office of General Counsel.
Assisting the District in identifying risks and gaps between practice and policy/regulations, and recommending standard methodologies and compliance actions.
Serving as the first point of contact for complaints including Title IX, discrimination, and ADA/504, reviewing Veteran complaints, determining appropriate actions, overseeing investigations, communicating with involved parties, and maintaining records.
Remain knowledgeable of federal and state laws and regulations, and trends within higher education related to harassment and other discriminatory practices. Identifies and integrates best practices into knowledge base and practice.
Coordinating Title IX, Title VI, and ADA/504 efforts with other institutional offices that receive or investigate complaints.
Creating comprehensive written investigation reports that clearly identify the issues investigated, all relevant College policies, and summarizes all relevant evidence.
Utilizing the case management database (Symplicity) to organize, manage, and track Title IX incidents ADA/504, and other discrimination claims.
First point of contact for pregnancy and parenting concerns as well as providing supportive measures per Title IX regulations.
5% Maintaining accurate records to support college and district reporting needs.
Other duties as assigned