Equity and Community Conduct Investigator

The Equity and Community Conduct Investigator (ECCI) conducts prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations based on College policy, including the Sex-Based Harassment & Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment & Misconduct, Hazing, and Alcohol and Other Drug policies. This role collaborates interdepartmentally with offices and personnel such as the Office of Inclusion, Human Resources, Dean of the Faculty, and Assistant Dean of Students for Student Rights and Responsibilities on report follow-up, including by conducting investigations and drafting reports for adjudication or disciplinary action, as appropriate. The ECCI also supports the Title VI/Title IX Office with community engagement, training, and other administrative tasks. This position reports to the Title VI, Title IX, & Section 504 Coordinator.

Reed College offers an exceptional benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental insurance options for you and your dependents, 403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution (after one year of service), educational assistance for employees and their children, 22 days of paid vacation, paid holidays, half-day Fridays in the summer, and many other campus amenities. This is a full-time role with typical work hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour unpaid lunch.

The starting salary for this position is $73,000-78,000. Pay offers are contingent upon experience and are determined through an internal pay assessment. This is an exempt position in grade 7.

Who You Are

• You quickly build rapport and positive working relationships with a wide range of constituencies (staff, students, faculty, parents, administrators) using diplomacy and tact.
• You have been described as organized, analytical, and attentive to details.
• You have excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• You have a demonstrated history of working well under stress and have a high tolerance for ambiguity.
• You are knowledgeable about student conduct processes, including gathering facts and information, as well as best practices around privacy and confidentiality.
• You value using trauma-informed practices in your investigation work.
• You are particularly good at remaining neutral in your work and social settings, even when it may mean that others perceive you as not being supportive or on their side.
• You are able to maintain composure while asking deeply personal questions about sexual contact, sex and gender, race, color, and national origin.
• You take initiative and can act independently while exercising excellent judgment and asking for support when needed.
• You are committed to diversity and inclusivity and possess a strong self-awareness of any privileged identities you hold.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct investigations into complaints of student, faculty, and staff violations of Reed College Policy
• Conduct investigations into student disability grievances
• Assist with the design and presentation of training for students and colleagues as directed
• Assist Human Resources and the Office for Institutional Diversity in conducting discrimination investigations
• Generate detailed investigative files including summaries of relevant information
• Maintain accurate and thorough records and notes of investigation meetings and processes
• Serve as a campus resource on requirements of and compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA/Section 504, student and employee conduct policies and procedures, and related federal and state laws
• Assist in ongoing review of relevant college policies
• Manage tracking and follow up of campus trainings required for various Reed community members
• Assist with the management of and participation in community engagement opportunities at Reed

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years experience in student conduct experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Masters degree in a related field
• Investigation experience in a higher education setting
• Investigator certification from a nationally recognized organization such as ATIXA, ASCA, or NACUA

Application Instructions

A resume and cover letter are required. Applications will be considered as they are submitted so you are encouraged to apply early.

Reed College replies to every candidate. We will confirm that your application is received, and if you are not selected, we will let you know as soon as possible.