Salary and Benefits

PLEASE NOTE:  The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $100,000 per year to $120,000 per year.

This position is a Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position in the CSU and serves at the pleasure of the President.

The CSU enjoys a generous benefits program with employer paid life insurance ($100,000), as well as health, dental, and vision insurance with the monthly premium largely paid by the CSU. Additionally, we offer a broad range of other benefits which includes dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, tuition fee waiver, 401k, 457 and 403(b) plans.  The CSU belongs to the CalPERS retirement plan in which medical and dental insurance continues in qualified retirement. The CSU has 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday and the position earns 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year. For more information on the benefits program, please visit our benefits website. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of our benefits package.

This position may be eligible to participate in the Cal State East Bay hybrid telecommute program subject to management approval.

Classification

Administrator II

About Cal State East Bay

Cal State East Bay's beautiful main campus is located in the Hayward hills with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Situated above the city of Hayward, the campus offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning and yet easy access to the many cities along the bay. The University has a satellite campus in Concord, a professional development center in Oakland and a significant presence online. Founded in 1957, Cal State East Bay is one of 23 universities of the California State University system (CSU). Cal State East Bay is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented university with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and sustainability.

About the Position

The Senior Investigator serves as the Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (DHR) Administrator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator, conducting intakes and investigations as they relate to discrimination, harassment, (including sexual misconduct) and retaliation. The Senior Investigator ensures compliance with Title IX, Title VI, the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy, the CSU Interim Nondiscrimination Policy, applicable CSU Executive Orders, the Violence Against Women Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The incumbent will compile data, interpret and analyze the facts, and provide written notices and investigation reports in a thorough and timely manner. This position requires employing dispute resolution, mediation, and problem-solving techniques to resolve issues on an informal basis consistent with the applicable CSU Policy. The incumbent will provide leadership for programming and education to prevent sexual misconduct and hostile environment issues, and serve on multidisciplinary committees that serve campus constituents. This role may be required to provide testimony regarding cases to outside agencies, provide advice and guidance to campus constituents, and interact with the CSU Office of the Chancellor, General Counsel, Civil Rights Attorney, Systemwide Director, Administrators, and colleagues at campuses within the CSU System. The Senior Investigator works independently and as a member of the Civil Rights Office team.

Responsibilities

Consultation, Investigation, and Disposition:

• Receive, document, and address, in a timely manner, inquiries from students, faculty, staff, administrators, and third parties regarding rights and responsibilities regarding conduct that may violate CSU policy or guidelines. 
• Offer and document supportive measures provided to impacted parties and rationale(s) when not provided. 
• Conduct comprehensive and thorough intakes and investigations related to discrimination, harassment (including sexual misconduct) and retaliation in a manner that supports engagement. 
• Use sound investigative techniques to encourage engagement, interpret laws, apply policy definitions, analyze situations, and make logical determinations based on a preponderance of evidence standard. 
• Use the case management system of record (e.g. Maxient, CO Survey) to document all information relevant to concerns, incident reports, complaints, investigations, and corrective actions. 
• Provide timely all required notices and materials to complainants and respondents, including Notice of Investigation, Review of Evidence, Preliminary and Final Investigation Reports, Notice of Investigation Outcome, and Hearing and Appeal related notices as applicable. 
• Refer matters that are not appropriate for investigation to other points of contact with notification to the appropriate parties and monitoring until resolved. 
• Coordinate with campus partners for effective case management, appropriate information sharing, and program development.
• Monitor and track pregnancy related modification requests, outcomes, and resolve disputes in a timely manner as they arise, working in collaboration with the university Accessibility Services unit. 
• Provide testimony, advice, guidance, coordination, and document retention as needed or required. 

Preventive Education and Training:

• Develop and deploy training for students, faculty, staff, and administrators related to DHR, Title IX, Title VI, including sexual misconduct, mandated reporting, confidential resources, and awareness for prevention. 
• Ensure compliance with mandated training requirements. 
• Contribute to the dissemination of educational materials, including posters, brochures, and web-based materials to inform members of the campus community. 
• Analyze case management data and trends to identify opportunities for training and community remedies. 
• Collaborate with campus partners to provide preventive education to vulnerable and at-risk individuals and groups. 

Systemwide Requirements, Teamwork, and Professional Development:

• Assist in preparing Civil Rights Implementation Plans, Reports, Annual CO Survey, and other requirements. 
• Attend Civil Rights Team meetings, 1:1s, and provide succinct analytical case status updates and next steps. 
• Attend CSU Systemwide meetings, trainings, conferences, and in-services.
• Take personal responsibility for professional development in key subject matter areas, CO guidance, regulatory and policy changes, and trauma-informed case management. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Juris Doctor degree, Master's degree in a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience investigating discrimination, harassment, and retaliation related to Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, or the Americans with Disabilities Act/Fair Employment and Housing Act. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current state and federal laws, regulations, and trends related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, and/or Americans with Disabilities Act/California Fair Employment and Housing Act. 
• Demonstrated ability to apply policy-based standards and procedures throughout a case, including intake, investigation, and determinations. 
• Excellent oral and written communication and concise analytical reports. 
• Excellent investigative techniques that ensure thoroughness, objectivity, and a trauma-informed approach to sensitive, difficult, and complex problems. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to ensure all active matters and commitments are addressed timely. 
• Proven ability to develop effective, collaborative, inclusive working relationships with diverse individuals, groups, and departments.
• Ability to use a computer and case management software proficiently. 
• Demonstrated commitment to the highest principles of integrity, ethics, and honesty. 

 Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Experience implementing Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, or a related area of administrative regulations. 
• Experience working with trauma in a higher education environment. 
• Experience designing and evaluating preventive education programs for diverse audiences. 

Application Procedure

California State University East Bay has retained the services of ThinkingAhead Executive Search.  Please submit your resume and expression of interest to Jessica Martinez at jmartinez@thinkingahead.com

Condition(s) of Employment

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including LiveScan, as appropriate), that may include, but is not limited to: criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and/or verification of work history is required for employment.  Cal State East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Unsatisfactory results may also affect the continued employment of current Cal State East Bay employees who were conditionally offered the position.

All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate. LiveScan is conducted through the University Police Department.

EEO Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Cal State East Bay does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.

Other Information

All California State University campuses, including Cal State East Bay, are smoke and tobacco-free.  For more information, please visit our website here.

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Cal State East Bay Annual Campus Security Report is available here. 

At Cal State East Bay, the following nine competencies have been identified as valued leadership qualities: Communication, Cooperation, Delegation, Empathy, Feedback, Innovation, Leadership Presence, Passion and Strategic Ability. While we may not expect our managers to exhibit all of these competencies, we do expect them to aspire to develop them. As part of the annual evaluation review process, the Senior Investigator & Deputy Title IX Coordinator will be evaluated on each.

Sponsorship

Cal State East Bay is not a sponsoring agency for Staff or Management positions and we are not an E-Verify employer.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive order 1083 revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.