Investigator for Title IX

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Investigator enforces Liberty University’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy (the Policy) by responding to, and resolving, reports and complaints of discrimination, harassment, sexual violence, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, stalking, complicity, intimidation, and retaliation (Prohibited Conduct). Investigators serve in the Office of Equity & Compliance on a dynamic team committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory learning, living, and working environment for all members of the campus community. Investigators play a critical role in ensuring Liberty University’s compliance with all Virginia and federal laws related to anti-harassment and nondiscrimination for all protected classes. This includes, but is not limited to, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”); Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VI” and “Title VII”); the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (“FERPA”); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”); Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended by the Older Worker’s Benefit Protection Act (the “ADEA”); the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the “Clery Act”), as amended by the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (“VAWA”); and Va. Code §§ 23.1-805 and 900. Investigators must have a working knowledge of the law, university policies, investigative techniques, and conflict resolution in order to analyze and address allegations of Prohibited Conduct. Investigators often work closely with students and other members of the campus community and have a significant impact on the individuals involved. It is critical that Investigators demonstrate professionalism, thoughtfulness, and sound judgment in their approach to each matter. Investigator are required to maintain qualifications through ongoing training and professional development. Essential Functions and Responsibilities 1. Conduct complex analysis and produce high quality written work; the investigator will work independently, partnering with appropriate institutional officials throughout the investigative process; meet established timelines; treat all individuals engaged in the complaint process with dignity and respect. Investigations may include: creating investigative plan, coordinating party and witness interviews, report writing, adjudication, and appeals; providing parties with information about the investigatory process and applicable rights and policies; gathering and securing relevant evidence and documentation; keeping detailed, consistent and accurate records; maintaining timely communication with all parties and community stakeholders; making credibility assessments; drafting and issuing investigative reports that summarize the process, all information gathered, relevant policy statements, and analysis for whether a policy violation occurred; ensuring a prompt, fair, and neutral process for all parties that follows federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures; protecting the integrity and privacy of the investigation at all stages. 2. Conducts training for employees and students on University policies on sexual misconduct, gender-based misconduct, harassment, and related incidents as well as their rights and obligations associated with the policies. 3. Attend departmental and other official Liberty University meetings as required. 4. Act as liaison to faculty, staff and administration in regard to student related problems related to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. 5. Provide assistance to the student population through student support services. 6. Remain aware of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks relating to campus investigations. 7. Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering the University’s mission. 8. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree and three or more years of investigatory, or relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Preferred Qualifications: A Juris Doctorate or Master’s degree with a concentration in higher education, criminal justice, student development, counseling, pastoral studies, biblical studies or a related field. At least three years of investigatory experience. Target Hire Date 2025-05-12 Time Type Full time Location Lynchburg - In Office The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs. Whatever capacity you work in at Liberty University, you’ll be playing a supportive role in our mission of Training Champions for Christ. Liberty has a wide variety of engaging and challenging positions available that are waiting for committed men and women of integrity just like you. Careers Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵 since 1971. Offering more than 700 unique programs of study from the certificate to the doctoral level, Liberty equips students with the values, knowledge, and skills essential for impacting tomorrow’s world.