Senior Investigator

The Office:

The Office for Equity, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX (EEO-TIX) at the University of Southern California (USC) is seeking a Senior Investigator to join their growing, high-profile team in the newly-created EEO-TIX Office.  This is an exciting time at USC when the successful candidate will have an opportunity to contribute their knowledge, skills, and abilities in a fast-paced environment working on a variety of civil rights issues in higher education.

In this role, the successful candidate will assess reports of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation regarding protected classes; timely conduct and document fair, thorough investigations; assist with identifying the need for supportive measures; conduct alternative resolutions where appropriate; and work collaboratively with campus partners, including students, on training, investigations, projects, and initiatives.

If you are an experienced investigator with a demonstrated commitment to fairness, diversity, equity, and inclusion who is able to build collaborative relationships, drive change through excellence, and desire a role where you can have a significant impact, we encourage you to send us your resume for consideration.  

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses, investigates, and resolves discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation complaints; understands and follows proper protocols for administrative investigations; creates comprehensive, well-written, and well-analyzed written reports

• Documents all interviews and meetings with witnesses (e.g., faculty, staff, students, supervisors, managers, senior administrators); maintains detailed, confidential case files

• Serves as an expert on equity and civil rights matters; provides advice and guidance as well as administrative, educational, and intellectual leadership to faculty, staff, and/or students on discriminatory practices and equal opportunity matters

• Stays informed of trends and developments in the field

• Participates in the evaluation and ongoing development of university policies and procedures

• Delivers training and educational programs to various university communities

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Core Values: integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication and accountability.

Additional Information:

USC is a leading private research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles – a global center for arts, technology, and international business. As the largest private employer in the city – responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region – we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills.  As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family – the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work.

The annual base salary range for this position is $99,756.32 - 140,068.39. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The incumbent will have the option for fully remote work (with expectation to come on campus when needed a few times per year, or as needed).

Minimum Education: J.D.
Minimum Experience: 3 years
Minimum Field of Expertise: J.D. from accredited law school and must have passed a bar exam, however not required to be an active bar member. Prior litigation experience (criminal and/or civil). Demonstrated analytical and/or problem solving capabilities. Able to manage the pressure of deadlines, with strong interpersonal, judgment, independence, and prioritization/task management skills. Ability to conduct interviews and investigations as an unbiased and neutral party. Possesses thorough knowledge of state and federal laws, regulation and personnel policies and procedures governing discriminatory practices and equal opportunity. Prior experience developing and presenting education materials. Has knowledge of complaint procedures.

                                                  

USC is a smoke-free environment

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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