[Remote] Equal Opportunity Investigator - Internal Investigations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking an Equal Opportunity Investigator to conduct protected class investigations and ensure compliance with federal and state laws. The role involves receiving and investigating allegations of discrimination and harassment while preparing detailed reports and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and investigate allegations related to the University’s policies addressing non-discrimination, sexual harassment/misconduct, and retaliation.
• Receive, review, and investigate allegations from students, faculty, staff, and third parties concerning unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment/misconduct, retaliation, and violations of labor/employment laws.
• Receive, review, and consult with Human Resources, appropriate departments, and leadership to appropriately respond to, and/or investigate allegations involving general employee relations concerns, bullying, hostile work environment, and violations of employment, faculty, and/or student policies and procedures.
• Adhere to institutional grievance policies and procedures.
• Adhere to departmental procedures for conducting investigations.
• Prepare investigation plans and interview questions by analyzing the complaint and identifying the issues, potential witnesses, and types of documentation to request/review.
• Conduct fact-finding investigations, which may include interviewing witnesses, gathering and reviewing documentation, and researching relevant laws and/or institutional policies/procedures.
• Draft investigation reports with findings of fact.
• Work with Human Resources and appropriate leadership to provide recommendations based on investigation findings of fact.
• Organize and maintain investigative files, documentation, notes, and all allegations submitted to the department for review.
• Ensure that all Fraud and Abuse Hotline allegations are appropriately triaged and reviewed by the appropriate department and upload resolutions through the appropriate database.
• Work with the investigative team and Title IX Coordinator to achieve departmental goals.
• Provide investigative support to colleagues as needed.
• Assist with developing investigation training programs for Human Resources Generalists throughout the institution and CMC Human Resources Generalists.
• Review, analyze, and provide recommendations for previous investigations conducted by other investigators, departments, Human Resources, and CMC Human Resources.
• Assist with institutional reporting requirements in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Assist with developing, revising, and editing relevant institution and/or department policies and procedures.
• Assist with EEO training for new employees and annual compliance training.
• Consult with the Department of Legal Affairs as necessary.
• Adhere to internal controls and reporting structures.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and one (1) year of related experience in Human Resources, Legal/Compliance, or Higher Education.
• Experience conducting Title IX and Title VII investigations in a higher education or complex organizational setting, with a demonstrated understanding of applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Proven track record in case management, including the ability to effectively triage and assess incoming complaints, prioritize investigations, and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with experience in employment law, preferably including work related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases in educational or workplace settings.

Company Overview

• The University of Texas Medical Branch is a component of the University of Texas System located in Galveston, Texas It was founded in 1891, and is headquartered in Galveston, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.utmb.edu/.

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