Working Position Title Compliance Investigator (4850)
Classification Coordinator
Position Number 00004850
Open Date 02/21/2024
Close Date
Priority Review Date 03/11/2024
Employee Class Staff
Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Position Status Regular
FLSA Exempt
Job code 1240SPS03
Union Representation Non-Union
Union Code N/A
Unit/Department Ethics and Compliance
College/Unit Ethics and Compliance
Division Univ Administrative Services
Location HS
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page https://www.niu.edu/ethics-compliance/index.shtml

Overview
Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct prompt, thorough and equitable investigations for complaints filed by university students, faculty, or staff, and visitors or third-party participants.
• Utilizing sound investigatory principles, interview complainants, respondents, witnesses and related individuals to determine violations and proposed conclusions.
• Prepare comprehensive executive report and summary of all findings based upon an analysis and synthesis of evidence gathered during the investigation.
• Assists Director and Assistant Director of Investigations with complaint intake process and investigation procedures.
• Utilize applicable legal research methods and investigatory principles to determine outcome of investigations/inquiries.
• Maintain knowledge of civil rights laws, such as Title VII, Title IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Update electronic complaint database throughout investigation process.
• Collaborate with campus and community offices and departments on issues related to civil rights, sexual misconduct, ethics and other compliance related matters.
• Conduct compliance education programming and training upon request.
• Researches and prepares periodic and ad hoc reports on general and specific compliance issues.
• Maintain high levels of responsiveness, attention to detail, follow-through and customer service as a principal representative of ECO. Monitor these standards for other staff in the department and division.
• Exhibit a model for ethical conduct and standards across the university.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Investigations.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)
Specialty Factors (Civil Service)
Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)
Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

• Master's Degree in law, communication, political science, public administration, adult and higher education, or related field; or J.D.
• Two (2) years of professional experience conducting or assisting with administrative internal investigations.

Additional Requirements (SPS)

• Excellent writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to exercise independent sound judgment and reasoning.
• Strong organizational skills and the flexibility to work independently as well as in a team environment are a must.
• Ability to maintain neutrality while addressing sensitive topics.

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

• J.D.
• Experience investigating complaints in the higher education setting.
• Experience with state and federal laws impacting public service organizations or institutions of higher education, including but not limited to Title IX, Title VII, Title VI, VAWA, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Illinois Preventing Violence in Higher Education Act.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Physical demands/requirements

Anticipated Appointment Start Date
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Percent of Staff Year 1.00
Standard Hours Per Week 37.50
Working Hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Salary Starting at $50,000
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range $2,291.67/semi-monthly
Earn Type Salary

Application Procedure

• Submit cover letter
• Resume
• Transcripts (unofficial, official transcripts upon hire)
• List of 3 references

Special Instructions
Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/76497
Is Background Check Required? Yes
EEO Statement Summary
Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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