Investigations and Adjudication Manager

Job Summary

The Manager of Investigation & Adjudication provides functional oversight to a team of investigators and ensures institutional compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies related to the prevention of discrimination, civil rights investigations, and Title IX Compliance.

The Manger of Investigations & Adjudication works with all institutional populations, including students, faculty, staff, contractors, patients, affiliates, and campus visitors to ensure there is a timely and effective response to all concerns of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bias, sexual misconduct (including sexual violence), and related concerns. The Manager of Investigations & Adjudication also develops and implements educational programs regarding discrimination and sexual harassment prevention; ensuring faculty, staff and students understand their rights and, where applicable, responsibilities under the law. This position also supports activities and initiatives designed to foster a climate of nondiscrimination and advances inclusivity throughout the UT Southwestern campus community.

Why UT Southwestern?

At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. Recognized as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for seven consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

Required Experience and Education

• A Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university with a minimum of two (2) years of full-time professional experience conducting EEO/Title VII/Title IX compliance investigations in a government, corporate, or higher education setting; OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of four (4) years of the aforementioned experience.
• Familiarity with Title VII, Title IX, and related federal and state laws is required.
• Experience facilitating educational and training programs regarding discrimination/sexual harassment/sexual misconduct prevention is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Juris Doctorate degree or Master's/Ph.D. degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
• At least three (3) years of experience investigating allegations of discrimination/sexual misconduct and/or sexual violence is preferred, as is experience in working with victims of sexual misconduct, domestic violence, and/or other types of trauma in a Title IX investigator capacity.
• Experience within a healthcare, higher education, or corporate/private/in-house law firm setting preferred.

Job Duties

• Serves as a subject-matter expert on requirements of and compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, VAWA, Campus SaVE, ADA, ADEA, SB212, UTSW policies, and related federal and state laws.
• Oversees the investigation process of internal and external discrimination and harassment complaints, including directing the work of professional staff that assist with EO/Civil Rights and Title IX investigations by analyzing complaints, developing investigative plans, conducting fact-finding interviews, conducting related research, preparing any related correspondence, submitting confidential reports, and preparing corporate position statements outlining investigative findings. Evaluates documentation provided and advises individual departments on appropriate action(s) to be taken.
• Serves as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive case-management system and accurately logs all reports, concerns, and related complaints.
• Independently analyzes complaints, develops investigative plans, conducts fact-finding, reviews documents, conducts related research, prepares any related correspondence, and submits confidential reports containing investigative findings.
• Independently manages the coordination and completion of any reports mandated by external regulatory entities.
• Provides the analysis and/or preparation of reports indicating complaint trends based on data collected.
• Informal Resolution/Mediation: Meets with complaining parties and uses independent judgment to offer conflict resolution and problem-solving alternatives, when appropriate and applicable.
• Assists the Title IX Coordination team in the development, publication, and monitoring of appropriate disclosures, reports, policies, procedures and practices designed to comply with federal and state legislation, regulation, and case law requiring the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints.
• Provides training sessions to university faculty, staff, and students regarding the prevention of and response to sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
• Serves as the lead investigator and provides leadership into EEO/Civil Rights investigations of workplace and learning environment allegations of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation, and other civil rights violations. Maintains confidential investigation files. Ensures the timely and complete investigations of EO/Civil Rights complaints, including analyzing complaints, developing investigative plans, conducting fact-finding interviews, reviewing documents, conducting related research, preparing any related correspondence, submitting confidential reports and preparing corporate position statements outlining investigative findings.
• Works in partnership with various University offices to provide guidance, consultation, and support regarding EO/Civil Rights and Title IX compliance, including but not limited to: Human Resources, Worker's Compensation, Safety and Business Continuity, Compliance, Internal Audit, and Legal Affairs.
• Creates training content and provides EO/Civil Rights and Title IX training to various populations across the Institution. Stays abreast of changes in the interpretation of federal and state law and regulation related to EEO/Civil Rights and Title IX.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code •51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.