• Intermediate Civil Rights Investigator

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Intermediate Civil Rights Investigator

    Job Summary

    The University of Michigan, seeks a creative, innovative, and thoughtful person to join its Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office (ECRT). The successful candidate's primary responsibilities are to review and assess allegations of discrimination and harassment based on protected classes, including sexual and gender-based misconduct and claims involving the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The candidate may also resolve matters where appropriate, including holding conversations with individuals and/or units on ECRT matters.

    Responsibilities*

    INVESTIGATION AND REPORT RESOLUTIONS (75%)

    Review and respond to complaints of civil rights discrimination and harassment, including protected class issues, sexual and gender-based misconduct, and disability-related concerns.

     

    Conduct investigations, including interviews, gathering evidence, reviewing and analyzing information, and drafting clear and concise investigation reports.

     

    Conduct reviews, climate assessments, and informational conversations to resolve matters as appropriate.

    EDUCATION AND TRAINING (10%)

    Provide training and consultation on matters related to civil rights discrimination and harassment and sexual and gender-based misconduct to individuals, departments, and/or units on campus and at Michigan Medicine.

    COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION (10%)

    Effectively communicate and collaborate with campus partners, parties, and others in addressing concerns of discrimination and harassment through consultations, written memorandum, and in other manners.

    ADMINISTRATIVE & OTHER DUTIES (5%)

    Maintain complete and accurate files and records, including documentation in ECRT?s database.

     

    Other duties as assigned.

    Required Qualifications*

    + **High productivity in a fast-paced environment with prescriptive timelines**

    + **Ability to effectively investigate, respond to, and analyze all forms of harassment and discrimination as outlined in university policy**

    + **Knowledge of, experience working with, and ability to apply all relevant federal and state civil rights laws, regulations, and guidance**

    + **Ability to provide support in the implementation of UM policies and procedures related to civil rights compliance**

    + **Ability to resolve matters promptly and effectively**

    + **Ability to prioritize tasks, including managing multiple matters while meeting deadlines**

    + **Ability to provide consulting, educational programming, and to identify resources to promote a welcoming, supportive, inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment**

    + **Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a manner consistent with the university?s mission and culture**

    + **Commitment to work outside of regular business hours on occasion, if needed. This may include email response, sending outreach materials, etc. on weekends or evenings**

    + **Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills**

    + **Competence using Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite, Adobe, Dropbox, and Databases**

    + **JD or equivalent experience**

    + **Experience working in Higher Ed**

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    Underfill Statement

     

    This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    264645

     

    Working Title

     

    Intermediate Civil Rights Investigator

     

    Job Title

     

    EEO/Diversity Rep Intermediate

     

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Hybrid

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    President Office

     

    Department

     

    Equity, Civil Rights and Title

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    6/06/2025 - 6/30/2025

     

    Salary

     

    $100,000.00

     

    Career Interest

     

    Human Resources