Institutional Equity Investigator

Overview

The Institutional Equity Investigator will play a central role in resolving complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation involving faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students at Brown University, complaints of discriminatory conduct that occur on University grounds, and complaints of discriminatory conduct that occur off campus during University sanctioned programs and activities. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Institutional Equity, Accessibility, and Compliance, and works closely with the Director of Investigations and Title IX Coordinator, Senior Institutional Equity Investigator, and other partners in managing the day-to-day responsibilities associated with the University's civil rights investigations. As a member of the Office of Equity Compliance & Reporting in the Division of Campus Life, the Institutional Equity Investigator will serve as one of several entry points in which community members and / or guests of the University can report or seek information on the complaint processes and non-discrimination policies of the University. This position works closely with staff in Office for Equity Compliance and Reporting, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, University Human Resources, and the Division of Campus Life to develop and implement training programs and informational materials for faculty, staff, and students on reporting and adjudication processes related to equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, Title IX and other related topics.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications :

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience with a minimum of three (3) successive years of recent, substantive work experience and ability conducting investigations of discrimination in a higher education, non-profit or other relevant setting.
• Master's Degree in higher education administration, law enforcement, criminology, social work, psychology, or related field required.
• In depth knowledge of the federal and state laws pertaining to civil rights, discrimination, harassment and affirmative action, as they apply to colleges and universities including the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 (EEO), Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 (Title IX), the Jeanne Clery Act of 1990 (Clery Act), the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), all as amended where applicable, and other federal and state anti-discrimination laws and requirements.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings and travel (when necessary or assigned).

Preferred Qualifications :

Job Competencies

Background Check : All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Additional Information : Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position. To learn about Brown University's benefits, please visit here for further information.

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Recruiting Start Date : 2025-09-19

Job Posting Title : Institutional Equity Investigator

Department : Office of Equity Compliance and Reporting

Grade : Grade 11

Worker Type : Employee

Worker Sub-Type : Regular

Time Type : Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 37.5

Position Work Location : Hybrid Eligible

Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion : All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.

Submission Guidelines : Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions? If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement :

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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