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The Office of Conflict, Resolution and Policy invites applications for an Investigator to independently plan, conduct, and document formal investigations, in accordance with University Policy and state and federal law. This includes conducting thorough and unbiased investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation. The Investigator functions as a key member within the Office of Conflict, Resolution, & Policy (“CRP”), which is responsible for University compliance with state and federal civil rights law.

The Investigator position furthers both the University’s Enterprise Risk Management Plan and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan by creating expanded expertise, capacity, and depth to appropriately address campus reports of protected-class discrimination and harassment and elevated campus conflicts.

The position reports to the Director of Resolution & Policy, but will work closely with the AVP and Directors/Coordinators within the Office of Conflict, Resolution, & Policy

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently plan and execute prompt, thorough, impartial, and legally compliant investigations from start to finish, in accordance with applicable UM Policy and Procedure and federal regulation.
• Utilize law and best practice to effectuate communications, interviews, evidence collection, and analysis in accordance with applicable UM Policy and Procedure.

• Draft detailed, unbiased, thorough, and high-quality documents on behalf of EO/TIX, including but not limited to: routine correspondence, notices, witness summaries, preliminary investigation reports; final investigation reports, informal resolution agreements, and appeal summaries.

• Understand and take appropriate compliance action regarding intersecting federal and state civil rights law and higher education legal obligations, including but not limited to FERPA, Clery Act, VAWA, and the First Amendment.

• Work both individually and as part of the CRP team to implement current and emerging best practice in investigation process and procedures.

• Work to build a culture of respect and concern for all members of the UM community.

• Other internal duties as designated in line with CRP objectives and jurisdiction.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Position Details

• Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, MUS Contract and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
• Salary for this position is $68,000-$71,000 per year commensurate with qualifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with the ability to demonstrate its applicability.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret federal, state and local equal opportunity, civil rights, and non-discrimination laws and regulations that apply to the employment and educational settings at a public university (e.g., the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Violence Against Women’s Act, the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act, the Freedom of Information Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Clery Act).
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and critical thinking skills, including the ability to problem solve, analyze, summarize, and effectively present data in a clear, concise, sound, and supportable fashion.
• Demonstrated organizational, planning, and time management skills with a preference for the ability to manage a high-volume case load with competing deadlines and priorities.
• Demonstrated experience working with people from diverse backgrounds with high conflict situations such as civil rights investigations, employee/labor relations, student discipline, and/or law enforcement proceedings.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree in a related field (for example M.S.W., J.D., M.Ed. or other relevant degree).
• Demonstrated experience in legal/compliance writing and analysis.
• Experience working with diverse populations in a higher education setting.
• Sensitivity to and thorough understanding of the impact of trauma on individuals and the impacts on process access and cognitive ability.
• Prior completion of civil rights-based investigator training by a nationally recognized organization (NACUA, ATIXA, EEOC).

About UM and the Office of Conflict, Resolution, and Policy

The University of Montana is flagship, research-intensive R1 institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains where three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.

University of Montana is dedicated to ensuring an environment that respects the dignity of all students, employees, and guests. The Office of Conflict, Resolution, & Policy supports the University’s goals by promoting an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors where they can excel regardless of their protected class status (race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran’s status, sex, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. The Investigator is a Campus Security Authority.

The Office of Conflict, Resolution, & Policy is transitioning from an independent unit within the President’s Office to within the forthcoming Division of People and Culture.

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

• University of Montana
  • Video: Mission First, People Always
  • UM on YouTube
• City of Missoula
  • Video: There's This Place
  • Destination Missoula
  • Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
• The State of Montana
  • Visit Montana

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.
In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference.
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
References *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.
Testing Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility. All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire.

How to Apply

Priority Application Date: Monday, June 5, 2023 by 11:59 PM MST

Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.

Please submit the following application materials** via the UM Jobs portal and by clicking "New Resume/CV" button. Please do not apply through Indeed.com*.

• Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
• Detailed resumelisting education and describing work experience
• Three (3) professional references- Names and contact information

• Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.

**Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

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