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University at Albany Compliance Investigator in Albany, New York
Location: Albany, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Thu Jun 13 2024 Job Description:
The University at Albany (SUNY) seeks a Compliance Investigator who is an integral member of the team that addresses discrimination complaints, in particular complaints of sex-based discrimination and sexual harassment. Working with on- and off-campus colleagues, the Compliance Investigator executes prompt, effective, and remedial investigative responses to complaints of discrimination and harassment in accordance with the University's policies and procedures and in compliance with federal and state law.
The position reports to the University's Title IX Coordinator.
Primary Responsibilities:
Intake of complaints of unlawful discrimination, including sexual violence and retaliation from various sources including but not limited to students, faculty, staff, or visitors to the University at Albany.
Assist the Title IX Coordinator in the assessment and development of appropriate resolution processes, supportive measures, and procedural protocol.
Provide consultation, training, and education to students, faculty, and/or staff on discriminatory practices, policies, procedures, and options for resolution of complaint matters.
Manage routine complaint-related correspondence and provide opportunities to meet with all parties to a complaint to review their rights, options for support, accommodations, and reporting.
Under the direction of the Title IX Coordinator, conduct prompt, impartial, equitable, and thorough administrative investigations in compliance with federal and state laws, executive orders, and University at Albany policies and procedures.
Investigation duties will include but are not limited to developing an investigation plan, interviewing complainants and respondents, identifying and interviewing witnesses, identifying and collecting relevant documentation, and appropriately documenting interviews and other investigation findings in a comprehensive and detailed report.
Collaborate with other institutional divisions to support institutional efforts to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations including Title VI, VII, IX, the ADA, the Clery Act, NYS Ed Law 129-b, as well as university policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, sexual violence and retaliation.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution.
Applicant must have demonstrated work experience that requires strong and analytical written and oral communication skills.
Applicant must have demonstrated experience working in a culturally diverse environment, preferably with young adults.
Applicant must have demonstrated experience working independently and in a self-organized manner working toward specific deadlines.
Applicants must have demonstrated experience in applying state and federal regulations.
Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.
Preferred Qualifications
Applicant has demonstrated experience conducting investigation related to sexual violence and/or workplace discrimination.
Applicant has demonstrated experience using trauma-informed practices in investigation processes.
Applicant has demonstrated knowledge of Title IX regulations, Clery Act, VAWA and other relevant federal and state laws.
Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Range: Compliance Investigator, MP, $70,000-75,000
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml
Pursuant to NYS Labor Law 194-A, no State entity, as defined by the Law, is permitted to rely on, orally or in writing seek, request, or require in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current wage, or salary history as a condition to be interviewed, or as a condition of continuing to be considered for an offer of employment, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation, and for the purpose of verifying information, may such requests be made. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER
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