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Job Title

Deputy Director of Investigations

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

University Risk And Compliance

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A glimpse of the job

The Deputy Director of Investigations, is responsible for ensuring that the University conducts prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations in accordance with Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title V, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Texas state law and University policies after a formal complaint has been received. Manages a team of investigators and supervises all on-going investigations of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Investigation Unit Coordination and Supervision

+ Is responsible for the oversight and efficient functioning of the civil rights office’s Investigations Division

+ Assigns investigators based on the complexity of the case and the workload of the investigator team

+ Prioritizes investigations based on the nature of the complaint, risk to health and safety of the university community, and any pending legal deadlines

+ Supervises investigators in developing investigation plans

+ Conducts regular meetings with investigators to clarify policy questions, trouble-shoot roadblocks, and monitor progress on active investigations

+ Ensures timely investigations and resolution of all reports of discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, involving faculty, staff, students, or other members of the University/System community

+ Ensures that all investigations comply with the procedures, requirements, and time frames outlined in applicable regulations, rules, and standard administrative procedures

+ Reviews and edits all investigation reports, including exhibits, for bias, thoroughness, and compliance with university policy, federal regulations, and state law

+ Ensure that all allegations referred to investigation are addressed and that any conclusions are based on the application of law/policy to fact

+ Assist investigators in developing the consent construct for cases involving consent issues

+ Assist investigators with credibility assessments and preparation for testifying at administrative hearings

+ Balances a heavy workload with time constraints while managing and delegating tasks to other departmental employees

+ Consults with members of the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and the System, Ethics, and Compliance Office (SECO) to make sure all reports are legally sufficient. Assists investigators with any requested changes to the investigation report

+ Collaborates with the University’s Office of Risk, Ethics, and Compliance (OREC) to ensure accuracy in reporting annual crime statistics, as required by the Jeanne Cleary Act

+ Drafts performance evaluations and provides feedback to all investigators

Civil Rights Investigations

+ Conducts complex investigations

+ Gathers evidence, interviews parties and witnesses, drafts investigation reports

+ Updates case logs

+ Provides timeline addendums, which are included in the Outcome Letter drafted by the hearing officer and/or appellate authority

+ Testifies on behalf of the department at civil and criminal court proceedings

+ Presents evidence and conclusions

+ Mitigates risk by documenting the University’s actions in response to allegations of discrimination, harassment, or related retaliation

+ Maintains confidentiality to the extent allowed by federal regulations, state laws and university policies

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•Knowledge and Training

+ Trains new investigators

+ Creates and updates investigator training materials in accordance with frequent changes to relevant laws/policies

+ Maintains knowledge and awareness of emerging topics in civil rights

+ Represents the department at special events, community functions, and University trainings

What you need to know

Salary: $125,000

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience

+ Seven years of investigation experience, which includes experience conducting investigations, writing/editing reports, and participating in hearings

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience in living hearings related to alleged Civil Rights or Title IX violations for a college or university with at least 35,000 students

+ Supervisory experience over employees who conduct investigations of alleged Civil Rights, Title IX, Employee Relations, or FMLA/ADA violations, conduct alleged fraudulent insurance claims, child protective services, participate in civil or criminal trials as an attorney or expert witness, conduct law enforcement/social service investigations related to family violence, abuse, or neglect of minor/elderly, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, or other felony charges, draft complex policies, procedures, or reports related to compliance or corporate/university governance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Able to establish rapport and communicate with students, faculty, and staff from various cultural, social, educational and economic backgrounds

+ Mentors, leads, and provides feedback to a team of investigators

+ Advanced supervisory skills essential to developing and managing a wide variety of skillsets, backgrounds, and levels of ability

+ Ability to facilitate a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds

+ Skilled in communicating with tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professionalism

+ The ability to work independently in a time sensitive environment

+ Strong problem-solving skills

+ Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines by effectively planning, organizing, and prioritizing among multiple duties

+ Demonstrated analytical skills

+ Ability to articulate a legally defensible argument based on the application of law/policy to facts

+ Knowledge of relevant state and federal civil rights laws

+ Ability to adapt to constantly changing legal landscape

+ Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with senior management, staff, and other stakeholders

+ Capacity to create documents and formal exhibits and edit materials for conciseness

+ Ability to maintain the confidentiality of private or sensitive information

+ Ability to obtain professional certifications related to Title IX and civil rights

+ Proficiency in Microsoft applications with an emphasis on Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Other Requirements and Factors

+ This position is security sensitive

+ This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures

+ All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.