Reporting to the Assistant Director for Title IX of the Office of Civil Rights amp Sexual Misconduct OCRSM this position is an investigator primarily for cases of alleged sexual misconduct sexual harassment gender related violence including but not limited to stalking and intimate partner violence with moderate level of complexity involving students faculty staff and persons who otherwise are subject to the University of Maryland Policy and Procedures on Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct The incumbent is responsible for managing the daily responsibilities associated with conducting investigations of alleged sexual misconduct working in close collaboration with OCRSMs Director Assistant Director Senior Investigators the Department of Public Safety and other campus stakeholders When a complaint is filed and deemed appropriate by the Director for investigation the investigator will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation which includes interviewing complainants and respondents identifying and interviewing witnesses gathering and securing relevant documentation and identifying other information that would be relevant and aid in conducting a fair and unbiased investigation The incumbent acts as an impartial party in the investigation and provides a detailed unbiased report summarizing the findings of the investigation in accordance with the requirements of Title IX and University policyAdditional responsibilities include developing an investigative plan contacting all involved parties and providing them with information about the investigatory process ensuring a well documented investigation process analyzing information and working with the appropriate university offices in the course of investigations maintaining accurate and thorough investigatory files and reports using the datacase management software providing on going updates to the Assistant Director and Senior Investigators as necessary and continuously identifying and integrating best practices in the Title IX investigation arena into the campus knowledge base and practice The Investigator will function as a member of the OCRSM investigation team and will assist as needed with investigating other complaints that fall within the Universitys Non Discrimination Policy campus training reporting campus programming and outreach and other duties as assigned