• Civil Rights Investigation Resolution Specialist…

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Civil Rights Investigation Resolution Specialist (Title VI)

    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 assessallegations of discrimination and harassment based on protected classes, including claims which involve Title VI. The candidate may also resolve matters where appropriate, including holding educational conversations with individuals and/or units on ECRT matters.

    Responsibilities*

    Investigation & Report Resolutions70%

    + Review complaints of civil rights discrimination and harassment including protected class issues, primarily on issues involving students.

    + Assist in providing supportive measures to individuals involved in matters involving discrimination and/or harassment.

    + Conduct civil rights investigations, including interviews, gathering evidence, reviewing and analyzing information, and drafting clear and concise analyses and reports.

    + Conduct reviews and informational conversations to resolve matters as appropriate.

    + Effectivelycommunicate and collaborate with campus partners, parties, and others.

    Education & Training 20%

    + Provide training and education on campus and at Michigan Medicine on protected class issues, including reporting and resource options.

    Administrative & Other Duties 10%

    + Organization, management and tracking of civil rights complaints to ensure well-documented reporting and resolution processes.

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

    + Other duties as assigned.

    Required Qualifications*

    The preferred candidate must be able to demonstrate the following required competencies:

    + Juris Doctor

    + Two (2) years work experience.

    + Ability to effectively investigate, respond to, and analyze all forms of harassment and discrimination as set forthin university policy.

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

    + Ability to work with students and/or in a higher education setting.

    + Ability to provide support in the implementation of universitypolicies and procedures related to civil rights compliance.

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

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

    + Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.

    + 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 communication, attending campus events, etc. on weekends or evenings.

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

     

    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) .This position is primarily on campus and in person.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    266941

     

    Working Title

     

    Civil Rights Investigation Resolution Specialist (Title VI)

     

    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

     

    8/01/2025 - 8/31/2025

     

    Salary

     

    $95,000.00 - $105,000.00

     

    Career Interest

     

    Human Resources