Georgia Gwinnett College Looking for Equity and Compliance Investigator Full Time

Job ID: 253217

About Us

Located in the vibrant community that is Gwinnett County, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is a  technology-rich, financially affordable, four-year institution with an access mission, housed on  a modern 260-acre campus, 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta.

GGC’s transformative model of education prepares students to be life-long learners through  the four pillars of scholarship, leadership, service and creativity. With a diverse student body of  over 11,000 and a similarly diverse faculty and staff of 1,300+, the college embraces innovative  approaches to education and administrative services through an inclusive culture.

Georgia Gwinnett College recognizes the talents of its faculty and staff as the institution’s most  critical asset. Essential to the college’s mission is the critical need to attract, retain, and engage  a diverse and highly qualified workforce. In addition to the University System of Georgia’s expansive benefit and retirement offerings, employees who have completed six months of regular full-time service with GGC are eligible for the system’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). This program fosters the development and professional growth of employees through tuition assistance for eligible courses at any of the system’s 26 institutions.

The University System of Georgia’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits for eligible positions, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision plans, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave and retirement savings plans. More information can be found by visiting the USG Benefits webpage: https://benefits.usg.edu/

Job Summary

The Equity Compliance Investigator shall assist the Office of Equity & Compliance in efforts to investigate allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including alleged violations of Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX. This position will also assist other campus departments as necessary in investigating complex employee relation matters. This position will manage programs, policies and practices to monitor and ensure compliance with the laws, regulations and rules of federal, state and self-regulatory organizations. Lastly, the individual shall develop and deliver campus wide training related to EEO, discrimination, Title IX, VAWA, and Clery components.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage investigations of alleged discrimination and harassment, including allegations of discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking; act as an impartial and neutral party in conducting prompt, thorough, and equitable investigations
• Demonstrate strong investigation skills including, but not limited to, developing an investigation plan, interviewing complainants and respondents, identifying and interviewing witnesses, identifying and collecting relevant evidence, appropriately documenting interviews and other investigative findings, analyzing information to determine charges and/or findings, and writing investigation reports
• Organize and maintain all documentation, including but not limited to, notes, evidence, records, communications, and other materials regarding each investigation assigned
• Issue a written report setting forth charges and possible sanctions, as well as an explanation of the evidence against the respondent to the investigation
• Develop and deliver campus wide training related to equal opportunity and sexual misconduct prevention awareness training and presentation to the College community, as needed
• Remain knowledgeable of current state and federal laws and regulations (EEO, Title IX, Clery, and VAWA) and trends in the field of education related to harassment, discrimination, misconduct, and other policy violations of the College and University System of Georgia
• Work collaboratively with diverse constituencies including students, staff and faculty
• Assist in the response to inquiries and complaints processes for students, faculty, staff, administrators and third parties regarding rights and responsibilities concerning EEO, harassing or other discriminatory behaviors and violations of Title IX
• Review and ensure the institutions policies, procedures, protocols and practices are in compliance with state, federal, and local laws and Title IX regulations
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 4 Year / Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years of Title IX and equity-related investigating experience, or investigative/legal background in lieu of work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of nondiscrimination laws and compliance regulations related to Titles VI, VII, and IX, due process rights, VAWA, FERPA, and other applicable state and/or federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current state and federal law and regulations, institution specific policies, practices and procedures, identified best practices and trends in the field of education related to harassment, other discriminatory practices that violate Title IX, and student conduct matters.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, the ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information required;
• Must maintain confidentiality of investigation materials, institution records and verbal or written communications;
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple, on-going and complex caseload of EEO/Discrimination, Title IX cases and related incidents and complaints required;
• Demonstrated experience developing and conducting trainings

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College, as determined by Georgia Gwinnett College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy and practice of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote, retain, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, sex/gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, AREA, and Executive Order 11246 ). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Georgia Gwinnett College Human Resources Team at (678) 407.5070 or email [email protected]. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Payroll and Benefits at (678) 407.5054 or email [email protected]. Any individual who feels that they may have been discriminated against, should contact the Office of Equity & Compliance at [email protected].

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Other Information

Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Any resulting employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, as determined by Georgia Gwinnett College in its sole discretion. Georgia Gwinnett College, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Georgia is an open records state.

Physical Requirements
Position requires local travel. Ability to lift and carry files and materials. Ability to move from one office to another office on campus. Adequate vision, hearing and manual dexterity to interact with people in person, on the phone and in writing. Job takes place in normal environmental conditions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.