Director of Investigative Services
Dartmouth College

Job Info

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Posting date:

05/31/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Number:

1128877

Position Title:

Director of Investigative Services

Department this Position Reports to:

Equal Opportunity, Accessibility, and Title IX

Hiring Range Minimum:

Please Inquire.

Hiring Range Maximum:

Please Inquire.

Union Type:

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level:

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Employment Category:

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year:

12

Scheduled Hours per Week:

40

Location of Position:

Hanover, NH
EOATIX Office in Parkhurst

Remote Work Eligibility?:

Hybrid

Is this a term position?:

No

If yes, length of term in months.:

NA

Is this a grant funded position?:

No

Position Purpose:

The Director of Investigative Services is responsible for developing and supervising a newly created Investigations unit within Equal Opportunity, Accessibility, and Title IX (EOATIX). The investigations unit is responsible for conducting investigations into potential violations of Dartmouth policies referred from Dartmouth Offices, including EOATIX, Human Resources, and Integrity & Compliance.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:

Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience conducting investigations, including conducting interviews, collecting and evaluating relevant materials, and collaborating with constituents, preparing and drafting investigation reports, and ensuring the record management of findings, results and data are carefully managed.
• Experience applying laws, regulations and/or institutional policies in employment, higher education, compliance, and student conduct matters.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and tact in handling sensitive matters with the ability to maintain objectivity and treat all individuals with respect, dignity, and empathy.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills including experience handling highly confidential sensitive material.
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, interpret and present information and data for parties, leadership, and other relevant audiences.
• Experience building, developing, and supervising a high-performing team within a service organization.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive, collaborative relationships and partnerships with senior College leaders and the campus community.
• Exceptional organizational skills and project management skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex cases simultaneously in a time-sensitive environment.
• Fosters a climate of inclusion and equity and is sensitive to diverse perspectives and cultural norms.
• Evidence of success working independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to recommend and innovate ideas to organize and implement policy and process improvements, develop case management procedures, and record retention and document management protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• J.D.
• Conducting investigations in a higher education setting.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:

Barbara Briggs

Department Contact Phone Number:

646-0922

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

Sarah Harebo, VP of Equal Opportunity, Accessibility, and Title IX

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check:

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?:

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link:

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/74093

Description:

• Develop and manage an investigation program and a team of investigators to conduct investigations referred by EOATIX and other campus offices into potential violations of polices, ranging in complexity and sensitivity, including providing training, feedback, and guidance to investigators.
• Conduct investigations and as needed serve as lead investigator including interviewing and drafting credibility assessments, findings of fact, and findings of responsibility.
• Knowledge of applicable policies, regulations, and legal requirements.
• Collaborate closely with key College partners on investigations.
• Create training modules for investigators, and coordinate delivery of ongoing training to investigator in collaboration with campus partners as needed.

Percentage Of Time:

60%

Description:

• Establish and maintain clear, consistent methods for investigation and investigation workflows, that are in line with best practices.
• Develop and provide active oversight for investigation processes and protocols, including reviewing investigative plans and other associated documents.
• Ensure consistent investigations through establishing best practices and protocols including investigation templates, letter templates, case management and document retention policies.
• Organize, manage, and report on the work of the Investigations Office to College leadership.
• Create training and professional development programming plans for team.
• Provide support to EOATIX initiatives as needed.

Percentage Of Time:

40%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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