ENMU System Title IX Civil Rights Investigator

Position Summary:
Under limited direction of the ENMU System Title IX Coordinator, the ENMU System Investigator (Title IX, Civil Rights) is responsible for accountability and compliance with federal and state laws, as well as ENMU policies and procedures related to discrimination/harassment; as well as conducting thorough and prompt Title IX, civil rights and/or affirmative action investigations for the ENMU System campuses (Portales, Roswell, and Ruidoso).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with Title IX, HR, and Student Affairs staff, as well as appropriate offices at all system locations, and community partners.
• Investigates complaints as assigned by the Title IX Coordinator, prepares an investigative plan and timeline, identifies and interviews witnesses, and gathers and secures relevant evidence. Ensures a well-documented investigation process.
• Creates a comprehensive written investigative report for the Title IX Coordinator, HR, or Student Affairs and participates in the hearing board process as needed.
• Recommends appropriate sanctions for policy violations, in accordance with university policy.
• Maintains accurate and thorough investigative files and reports.
• Ensures compliance with FERPA and other state, federal, and System student record policies.
• Assists the Title IX Coordinator with training and outreach efforts.
• Maintains accurate and up to date employee and student Title IX training records, including but not limited to the administration of online training systems.
• Provides updates to executive leadership and stakeholders as necessary.
• Assists in Title IX regulatory compliance, including but not limited to, policy review, training, and program review.
• Identifies and integrates investigation best practices.
• May assist in administrative duties including but not limited to, filing, requisitions, budget review, purchasing, etc.
• Actively foster and maintain a climate that is supportive of students and respectful of differences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree and demonstrated experience in personnel administration, employee relations, labor relations, law enforcement, civil rights enforcement or related field
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered

• Investigator certification. Will be expected to obtain within one year of employment
• Experience with a case management system (e.g. Maxient or Advocate)
• Experience working in or with institutions of higher education
• Experience in complaint, incident and/or grievance investigation and resolution

• Working knowledge of Federal and State Laws (Title IX, Title VII, VAWA, FERPA)
• Strong organizational, planning, analytical, time management and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to remain unbiased
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent attention to detail regarding facts, relevance, and investigation documentation
• Must be able to think critically, analyze information and evaluate results
• Must be able to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individuals

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:
This position is based out of our Portales campus and will involve occasional travel to system offices. Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demand and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Application Review Date: Open Until Filled
Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Electronic Application Instructions:Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:
Required Documents:
Please ensure that you attach all required documents even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU as the committee does not have access to those records.
Letter of interest
Resume
Contact information for three references (Blind reference calls may be made on applicants who become a finalist for the position)
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)
ENMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University's non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2115. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please click https://www.enmu.edu/about/public-documents/title-ix/coordinator . New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu