What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENMU System Title IX Civil Rights Investigator position at Eastern New Mexico University?
Position Overview
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).
Requirements
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.
Minimum Job Qualifications :
Preferred Job Qualifications :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Working Conditions
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.]
Additional Information
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
