Title IX/Compliance Investigator

Minimum Requirements

     Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree required and 4 years of relevant experience.  Law or other graduate degree and a minimum of 5-8 years relevant experience such as a law enforcement investigator or other related field strongly preferred.

• Experience working in higher education strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Significant experience conducting trauma-informed, fair investigations alleging discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking, is required.

• Knowledge, experience, and training in handling issues related to gender-based violence.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Title IX and VAWA and other applicable laws and regulations is required;

• Knowledge of best practices as they relate to institutions of higher education compliance with Title IX and VAWA;

• Ability to manage multiple, on-going and complex caseload of Title IX-related incidents and complaints;

• Effective project management, organization and analytical skills;

• Strong presentation and facilitation skills with an emphasis on education and training for a variety of constituencies;

• Strong written analytical and communication skills;

• Ability to guide, advise and support the training and learning process with respect to Title IX and VAWA compliance;

• Excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, the ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information;

• Ability to build relationships and establish collaborative partnerships across the institution; 

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity, as well as the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies (staff, students, faculty, parents, administrators) with diplomacy and tact;

• Maintenance of professional qualifications through on-going training and professional development; and

• Ability to act independently, take initiative and exercise sound judgment. 

Working Conditions:

• Although generally this position is active during regular business hours with minimal travel expectations, occasional evenings are required, and the position requires being willing to check email and respond to urgent questions in evenings and on weekends. 

Work Standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Why Stanford is for You:

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.