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Department
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The Office for Civil Rights and Equity within the Division of Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as the Investigation and Prevention Specialist (Administrator I) and advance our ongoing commitment to foster and maintain a campus environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. We are searching for a driven, proactive, and ethically minded individual to assist with the prevention and investigation of all forms of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation. 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 inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.
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Duties and Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Senior Civil Rights Investigator, the Investigation and Prevention Specialist is responsible for implementing prevention and education programming as well as assisting with timely, thorough, and impartial investigations into alleged violations of the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy, including sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, retaliation, and discrimination and harassment based on age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, nationality, pregnancy or related conditions, race or ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), religion or religious creed, sex (including sex stereotyping or sex characteristics), sexual orientation, and veteran or military status. The Investigation and Prevention Specialist will contribute to both the Prevention and Education Team and Investigations Team within the Office for Civil Rights and Equity. The Investigation and Prevention Specialist will create training materials for specific campus subpopulations; implement and assess presentations, interactive workshops, and online and in-person trainings for both students and employees; develop educational events for critical awareness months; contribute to an annual full-day violence prevention conference; assist with prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations into alleged violations of the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy; create, organize, edit, and redact investigation files as appropriate; assist in departmental efforts related to internal and external audits and the fulfillment of document requests; maintain updated documentation of investigation practices; manage all procedures according to applicable privacy laws and CSU policy; and complete other investigation and resolution tasks as assigned.
The Investigation and Prevention Specialist will serve as a co-investigator for civil rights investigations into alleged violations of the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy and may serve as a sole investigator for some matters. In this capacity, the Investigation and Prevention Specialist will: schedule interviews with parties and witnesses; gather and organize evidence; ensure parties’ rights are upheld throughout all investigation processes; ensure a well-documented investigative process by maintaining timely, accurate, and thorough records and notes of all investigatory steps; maintain up-to-date records in the case management database; prepare detailed, accurate written reports; make findings on policy violations when applicable (including credibility determinations and an analysis of the evidence); and summarize the investigatory process at live hearings when applicable. The Investigation and Prevention Specialist will also review and prepare case files, maintain updated templates and materials, and coordinate and assist with relevant investigation unit tasks.
Responsible for the development, facilitation, and assessment of educational programming and annual trainings for all students, fraternities, sororities, Division I Athletics, sports clubs, residential communities, student organizations, identified employees and student staff, and underserved populations. The Investigation and Prevention Specialist’s prevention and education responsibilities also include maintaining effective relationships, supporting and advising peer educators, and collecting and analyzing data to make recommendations for program improvements. The Investigation and Prevention Specialist must remain well-informed on Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, and related laws, campus and CSU systemwide policies, and best practices for prevention and education programming as well as conducting trauma-informed and compliant investigations. Other duties as assigned.
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Essential Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university. A minimum of two years of full-time professional experience in Title VI, Title VII, or Title IX, related types of civil rights investigations, or other related work for an educational institution. Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and organize educational programs and activities. Exceptional communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to advise students individually and in groups on program planning and development. Ability to acquire knowledge of relevant campus procedures. Ability to be impartial and project impartiality as well as establish rapport with various community members. Demonstrated ability to exercise superior judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential communications. Demonstrated commitment to serving a diverse population with cultural competence and sensitivity, as well as the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies including staff, students, faculty, administrators, and third parties with diplomacy and tact. Possession of strong organization and analytical skills. Ability to handle a significant caseload and manage multiple deadlines. Ability to build positive relationships and establish collaborative partnerships across the university.
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.
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Additional Information
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California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.
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.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
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 currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.
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