Civil Rights Investigator

Job no : 553408

Work type : Management (MPP)

Location : San José

Categories : MPP, At-Will, Compliance / Legal, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary

The Civil Rights Investigator is responsible for conducting investigations pertaining to protected status discrimination and harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating and domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation. The Civil Rights Investigator will conduct investigations pursuant to CSU policies and applicable state and federal laws; prepare comprehensive investigation reports; compose and send appropriate correspondence with parties, advisors, and others regarding investigations and other aspects of the formal and informal resolution processes; and, when appropriate, support the Associate Vice President for Title IX and Equal Opportunity in coordinating post-investigation remedial actions with affected students, employees, departments, and divisions. The incumbent may also conduct intake meetings with potential complainants, conduct trainings, and assist the office in responding to data requests and other office-wide responsibilities, as assigned.

This position may be appointed at either a 100% or 80% time base (salary will be prorated at 80%). Applicants are encouraged to state their preferred time base in their application materials. The successful candidate must be willing to work on-site to meet the demands of the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Thoroughly investigate claims of protected status discrimination and harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating and domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation in a fair, impartial and timely manner.
• Identify and interview relevant parties and witnesses; gather directly related evidence from various sources.
• Stay current on applicable laws (federal and state), including Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX, as well as CSU and SJSU executive orders and policies.
• Document investigation steps in applicable recordkeeping systems.
• Appear at hearings conducted under the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy to provide information on investigations conducted by the Investigator.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports, which may include credibility assessment and findings of fact.
• As needed, develop and deliver Title IX and Equal Opportunity in-person and / or online training for campus management team, faculty, staff and students, as appropriate.
• Prepare investigation updates for the Associate Vice President for Title IX and Equal Opportunity and / or Systemwide Senior Civil Rights Director, when requested.
• Assist the Associate Vice President for Title IX and Equal Opportunity in assessing the information provided at intake meetings in determining the response of the Office for Title IX and Equal Opportunity to requests for investigations, interim suspensions, or other requests.
• Conduct intake meetings with potential complainants, and provide supportive measures to affected individuals as needed.
• Assist the office in responding to data requests from the CSU, the President, or a governmental entity.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation

Classification : Administrator II

Anticipated Hiring Range : $7,991 / month - $9,241 / month (Full-Time)

CSU Salary Range : $5,053 / month - $16,221 / month

The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents :

This position is open until filled.

Contact Information

University Personnel

jobs@sjsu.edu

408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https : / / calstate.policystat.com / policy / 9779821 / latest / and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu .

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent 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. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes : criminal check, employment, and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and / or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third-party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and / or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification :

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https : / / www.sjsu.edu / clery / docs / SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu .

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https : / / www.sjsu.edu / clery / docs / SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf . The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu .

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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Advertised : November 24, 2025 (9 : 00 AM) Pacific Standard Time

Applications close : Open until filled

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