Senior DEI Compliance Investigator

Diversity and Equity Office

Stateside Exempt 3.1

Location: Adelphi, Maryland

The Senior Equity Compliance Investigator’s primary responsibility is to conduct timely, impartial, thorough, and equitable investigations pertaining to allegations of discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation in compliance with UMGC policies and procedures and various federal and state laws including, but not limited to, Fair Employment practices, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Sr. Investigator will collaborate with DEI leaders and other stakeholders within the university to provide subject matter expert recommendations on a variety of university initiatives and projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write comprehensive and concise Investigative Reports with findings and recommendations for appropriate remedial actions.

• Interview complainants, respondents, and relevant witnesses to gather information and evidence; serve as a neutral party through all aspects of the investigative process; and ensure equitable treatment of all parties.

• Prepare an Investigative plan with timelines, proposed interview questions for parties and witnesses, and a list of relevant evidence to request.

• Communicate pertinent investigation activity and information to all relevant parties and/or affiliated stakeholders.

• Assist in the development of University protocols, procedures, and policies and University-wide training and outreach related to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws, policies, and procedures using subject matter expertise to provide leadership, and expert consultation and awareness programming to address diversity, equity, and inclusion concerns to include but not limited to diversity/inclusion awareness, sexual misconduct, discrimination and harassment prevention.

• Lead/manage key projects and initiatives to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum of 2 + years of investigation experience, which may include, but is not limited to, workplace, human resources, discrimination, law enforcement, and/or legal investigations. 

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local equal opportunity, civil rights, and non-discrimination laws and regulations that apply to employment and educational settings at a public university (e.g., the ADA, Section 504, Title IX, VAWA, Title VI, and Title VII).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience conducting sensitive and confidential investigations.

• Strong analytical, writing, and critical thinking skills.

• Demonstrated computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree

• Conducting investigations with students and staff in a higher education institutions

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume. UMGC offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for qualifying positions, such as tuition remission, generous leave and healthcare. For detailed benefits information, please visit: https://careers.umgc.edu/benefits.html.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to helping safeguard the health of its faculty, staff, students, contractors, and guests. Because vaccinations reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2-the virus that causes COVID-19-all prospective UMGC faculty (full-time and adjunct) and staff are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated and current with the recommended boosters. As always, operations at our military locations in Europe, Asia, and stateside will follow the guidance of the U.S. Department of Defense and local commands, and may require proof of full vaccination, unless an exception is approved as a reasonable accommodation based on disability or religion. If so, a copy of their Approved Exception Letter must be provided before the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or show proof of exception may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at [email protected].