Equity and Title IX Compliance Investigator at Cornell University – Ithaca (Main Campus)

Through Cornell University Policy 6.4 and applicable student, staff, and faculty procedures, the University provides resources to address bias, discrimination, harassment, and sexual and related misconduct, including gender-based harassment, sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic and relationship violence, stalking, and sexual exploitation.

The Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX (OIETIX) has university-wide responsibilities for civil rights compliance, including primarily preventing and addressing sexual and related misconduct, prohibited discrimination, and protected status harassment. The OIETIX compliance framework includes these four functional areas: compliance administration and office management, data collection and analysis, incident response and resolution, and training and education.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Title IX Coordinator, this role primarily conducts investigations of alleged violations of sexual and related misconduct under Cornell University Policy 6.4 (“Prohibited Bias, Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual and Related Misconduct”) and Cornell University Policy 6.3 (“Consensual Relationships”). The Investigator serves as a neutral and impartial administrative investigator who independently plans, conducts, and documents investigations into complaints of sexual harassment, sexual violence, stalking, dating and domestic violence, and protected class discrimination and harassment involving students, employees, and third parties. The Investigator also assists with alternative remedies, supportive measures, and adjudicative processes as appropriate, as well as with the development of policies, procedures, and practices. This role supports and provides compliance training and educational sessions and programs, community engagement, outreach, and communications projects. This function is essential to Cornell’s compliance with its civil rights obligations under Title IX and other federal and state laws.

Hybrid/Hub Remote Control

The home base for this role is Cornell’s campus in Ithaca, New York. The successful candidate will typically be expected to work on-site at least 2 days per week, with the ability to work remotely 3 days per week.

New York Convenience of Employer guidelines require New York State individual income tax returns and withholdings for this position. Additional individual income tax returns may also be required if you are temporarily working outside of New York State.

Core requirements:

We are seeking an Equity and Title IX Investigator with a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience conducting investigations, or an equivalent combination of degree and experience. Additionally, the investigator must possess the following:

• Extensive knowledge of relevant laws (e.g., Title IX, Title VII, ADA, etc.).
• Excellent oral and written communication
• The ability to be neutral and impartial and to analyze information without passing judgment on people/their actions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines with a workload that can be unpredictable and reflective of the academic calendar cycle.
• Demonstrable judgment, problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to work with faculty, staff and students.
• Experience with and/or demonstrable commitment to supporting diversity, equality, access, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

In addition to the above requirements, we prefer a candidate who possesses one of the following qualities:

• JD or other advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Certification or experience conducting internal Title IX and/or civil rights investigations.
• Experience conducting trauma-informed interviews and/or knowledge of trauma-informed practices.
• Experience with employment law and/or HR.
• Experience in higher education, specifically in the areas of student conduct, Title IX, or civil rights/equal opportunity.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must provide a cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample that reflects your own writing and analysis, without substantial editing or other assistance. For example, you may provide an abstract of a research report or other policy analysis document. Provide a redacted sample by removing all identifying information.

When applying through our system, please upload your application materials (cover letter, resume, and edited writing sample) in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Applicants who best fit our needs will be contacted for an interview.

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees will typically perform this role 3 days per week remotely and 2 days per week on campus. The University reserves the right to modify, suspend, withdraw, or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellness, sustainability and diversity initiatives.
• Our benefits programs include comprehensive healthcare options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to learn more about our benefits: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay.
• For more information about the total rewards of working at Cornell, click this link: https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards.
• Our leave policies include medical and personal leave, three weeks of vacation, and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and a year-end holiday from December 25 to January 1.
• Cornell’s impressive educational benefits include the free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, student loans for outside study programs, and the Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance Program.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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University job title:

Compliance investigator

Function family:

Administration

Level:

G

Salary type:

Salary

Salary range:

$90,958.00 – $111,171.00

Availability of the remote access option:

Hybrid

Company:

Endowed

Contact person:

Carolyn Chow

Job titles and salary scales:

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Employment assistance:

For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the recruiter listed in the job posting or email [email protected].

If you require an accommodation due to a disability to submit an application or participate in the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact Cornell University’s Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX at (607) 255-2242 or email [email protected].

Applicants who do not have internet access are encouraged to visit their local library or local Department of Labor. You may also request an appointment to use a special workstation in the Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment on the Ithaca campus by emailing [email protected].

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EEO Statement:

Diversity and inclusion are part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized AA/EEO employer and educator, and we will not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction history, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We also recognize a legal preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals with underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

2024-06-04