Investigator

Overview

Join the dedicated team at the Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability (ORCA) at UAF as an Investigator. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to contribute to campus safety and wellbeing. Through our intervention and prevention programming, ORCA strives to foster a positive and secure environment for our university community. As an Investigator, you will conduct thorough fact-finding and support accountability processes that lead to meaningful change.

If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team and contributing to this important work, we encourage you to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inquiries and investigations to evaluate compliance with University policies, procedures, and programs on discrimination, discriminatory harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation, employee conduct and ethics.
• Be part of a team of four workplace investigators examining reports using a trauma-informed approach, acting as a neutral third party throughout the investigative process to ensure a well-documented, prompt, and fair handling of the report.
• Work closely with students, faculty and staff, stakeholders, Human Resources, Department of Residence Life, Office of Research Integrity and others campus-wide as necessary.
• Demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and judgment, apply legal and policy standards to a variety of situations, and prioritize and manage multiple high-stakes projects with detailed records and minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity, conduct investigations with a trauma-informed approach, and exercise independence and impartiality in highly emotional or complex scenarios.
• Maintain strong interpersonal skills to work independently and as part of a busy team; handle sensitive and confidential matters professionally; adapt to a complex organizational environment; travel and work evenings or weekends as needed.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word; strong conflict resolution, problem-solving, interviewing, and investigative skills; gather facts and present ideas clearly; manage sensitive information with discretion.

Qualifications

Position Details

This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff position with a competitive salary and a full employee benefits package. The University of Alaska provides retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 79, based on education and experience. This is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

To view the full list of job responsibilities, please refer to the job posting.

Applications will be accepted for review on October 10, 2025; to ensure consideration, please apply by 11 : 55 PM Alaska Standard Time on 10 / 09 / 2025.

For questions regarding this position, contact Bridget Thimsen, SBO Sr. HRC at bmthimsen@alaska.edu.

Eligibility : Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The University of Alaska provides reasonable accommodations during the applicant screening process. For assistance, contact UA Human Resources at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees are expected to uphold high standards of ethics and professionalism in university business.

The University of Alaska system publishes annual security and fire safety reports. Access to the reports is available through the respective UA campuses and online resources.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.

J-18808-Ljbffr