Civil Rights Investigator
$64,900–$84,850 year
On-site · Columbus, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Civil Rights Investigator responsible for evaluating complaints filed by students and employees involving protected-class discrimination and harassment. Acts as a Title IX investigator for cases related to sex- and gender-based discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, and retaliation. Maintains neutrality, conducts trauma-informed investigations, prepares comprehensive written reports, protects privacy under FERPA and related laws, and collaborates with university offices to facilitate timely resolution. Requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and two years of professional investigative experience in areas such as student conduct, human resources, criminal justice, or discrimination/harassment offices. Strong judgment, conflict resolution, interviewing, analytic, and writing skills; ability to handle highly sensitive information and work with diverse stakeholders; proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic databases. Target salary range is $64,900 to $84,850 per year. Location: Columbus Campus, United States (on-site) with regular 40-hour workweek. Ohio State University will not sponsor work visas for this position.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and/or experience
- two (2) years of professional experience conducting investigations or equivalent professional experience
- experience in student conduct, human resources, criminal justice, law, law enforcement, or an office of discrimination and harassment
- excellent judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information
- strong skills in the areas of conflict resolution, problem solving techniques, interviewing and investigation
- strong analytical skills and the ability to assess and negotiate complex, highly sensitive situations
- exceptional critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and facilitate resolution of difficult challenges, including the ability to handle issues of complex and extreme sensitivity
- skill in writing concise, logical analytical reports
- ability to maintain neutrality and work under stress
- demonstrated success in working with broad and varied constituencies
- strong and effective interpersonal skills including the ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individual needs
- ability to work as part of a University-wide community to resolve complaints in a neutral and sensitive manner
- proficiency with Microsoft Office products and electronic databases
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