The Office:

The Office for Equity, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX (EEO-TIX) at the University of Southern California (USC) is seeking a Senior Investigator to join their growing, high-profile team in the newly-created EEO-TIX Office.  This is an exciting time at USC when the successful candidate will have an opportunity to contribute their knowledge, skills, and abilities in a fast-paced environment working on a variety of civil rights issues in higher education.

In this role, the successful candidate will assess reports of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation regarding protected classes; timely conduct and document fair, thorough investigations; assist with identifying the need for supportive measures; conduct alternative resolutions where appropriate; and work collaboratively with campus partners, including students, on training, investigations, projects, and initiatives.

If you are an experienced investigator with a demonstrated commitment to fairness, diversity, equity, and inclusion who is able to build collaborative relationships, drive change through excellence, and desire a role where you can have a significant impact, we encourage you to send us your resume for consideration.  

Key Responsibilities

Assesses, investigates, and resolves discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation complaints; understands and follows proper protocols for administrative investigations; creates comprehensive, well-written, and well-analyzed written reports

Documents all interviews and meetings with witnesses (e.g., faculty, staff, students, supervisors, managers, senior administrators); maintains detailed, confidential case files

Serves as an expert on equity and civil rights matters; provides advice and guidance as well as administrative, educational, and intellectual leadership to faculty, staff, and/or students on discriminatory practices and equal opportunity matters

Stays informed of trends and developments in the field

Participates in the evaluation and ongoing development of university policies and procedures

Delivers training and educational programs to various university communities

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Core Values: integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication and accountability.

Additional Information:

USC is a leading private research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles – a global center for arts, technology, and international business. As the largest private employer in the city – responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region – we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills.  As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family – the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work.

The annual base salary range for this position is $99,756.32 - 140,068.39. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The incumbent will have the option for fully remote work (with expectation to come on campus when needed a few times per year, or as needed).

Minimum Education: J.D. Minimum Experience: 3 years Minimum Field of Expertise: J.D. from accredited law school and must have passed a bar exam, however not required to be an active bar member. Prior litigation experience (criminal and/or civil). Demonstrated analytical and/or problem solving capabilities. Able to manage the pressure of deadlines, with strong interpersonal, judgment, independence, and prioritization/task management skills. Ability to conduct interviews and investigations as an unbiased and neutral party. Possesses thorough knowledge of state and federal laws, regulation and personnel policies and procedures governing discriminatory practices and equal opportunity. Prior experience developing and presenting education materials. Has knowledge of complaint procedures.