Job Details

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., law, human resources, education, social sciences, psychology)

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications. 

• At least two years of experience conducting investigations in a compliance, regulatory, or civil rights setting, including Title IX or similar fields

• Strong knowledge of Title IX, Title VII, ADA, and related laws as evidence by application materials

• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality as evidenced by application materials

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by application materials

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (e.g., Juris Doctor, Master’s in law, human resources, education, social sciences, psychology, or related field)

• Three or more years of experience conducting investigations into discrimination, harassment, or other civil rights violations, preferably involving protected class status

• Certification in investigations or compliance (e.g., ATIXA, SHRM, HRCI, or similar)

• Experience working in higher education or a similar institutional setting

• Experience conducting investigations while maintaining procedural neutrality

• Experience using case management software

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and guidance important to postsecondary education to include, but not limited to Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA, Clery, VAWA, FERPA

• Knowledge of trauma-informed investigative techniques

• Excellent investigative, research, analytical, oral communication and writing skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• Ability to grasp complex issues rapidly and accurately

• Ability to establish rapport and work cooperatively with various levels of faculty, staff, students, and outside agencies

• Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively to meet sensitive deadlines

• Ability to be resilient, flexible, and creative in approaching complex problems and maintaining confidential information

• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and similar software

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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