at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Information
Working Position Title
Compliance Investigator (4850)
Classification
Coordinator
Position Number
00004850
Open Date
02/21/2024
Close Date
Priority Review Date
03/11/2024
Employee Class
Staff
Full-Time/Part Time
Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Position Status
Regular
FLSA
Exempt
Job code
1240SPS03
Union Representation
Non-Union
Union Code
N/A
Unit/Department
Ethics and Compliance
College/Unit
Ethics and Compliance
Division
Univ Administrative Services
Location
HS
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
https://www.niu.edu/ethics-compliance/index.shtml
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview
The Compliance Investigator is primarily responsible for responding to and investigating internal/administrative complaints received by the Ethics and Compliance Office (ECO) alleging conduct that is prohibited by university policy and state and federal law, including but not limited to the university's Sexual Misconduct Policy and Complaint Procedures; Ethics and Accountability in the Workplace Policy; and Nondiscrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Policy and Complaint Procedures. The Compliance Investigator provides initial intake/review, prepares investigation plans, conducts interviews of involved parties, and authors detailed reports while maintaining a well-organized and accurate case file.
Position Summary
The Compliance Investigator conducts applicable legal research as it relates to the current trends and laws governing higher education. The Compliance Investigator works with the team to assist with the development and implementation of applicable policies and response procedures and collaborates on effective communication methods for the dissemination of information to campus constituencies. The Compliance Investigator may also be assigned to special projects, such as developing trainings related to ECO's policies and procedures and other compliance matters.
This position has the ability to work in a hybrid work environment, with a combination of remote and on-campus work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct prompt, thorough and equitable investigations for complaints filed by university students, faculty, or staff, and visitors or third-party participants.
Utilizing sound investigatory principles, interview complainants, respondents, witnesses and related individuals to determine violations and proposed conclusions.
Prepare comprehensive executive report and summary of all findings based upon an analysis and synthesis of evidence gathered during the investigation.
Assists Director and Assistant Director of Investigations with complaint intake process and investigation procedures.
Utilize applicable legal research methods and investigatory principles to determine outcome of investigations/inquiries.
Maintain knowledge of civil rights laws, such as Title VII, Title IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Update electronic complaint database throughout investigation process.
Collaborate with campus and community offices and departments on issues related to civil rights, sexual misconduct, ethics and other compliance related matters.
Conduct compliance education programming and training upon request.
Researches and prepares periodic and ad hoc reports on general and specific compliance issues.
Maintain high levels of responsiveness, attention to detail, follow-through and customer service as a principal representative of ECO. Monitor these standards for other staff in the department and division.
Exhibit a model for ethical conduct and standards across the university.
Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Investigations.
Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)
N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)
N/A
Specialty Factors (Civil Service)
N/A
Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)
N/A
Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)
Master's Degree in law, communication, political science, public administration, adult and higher education, or related field; or J.D.
Two (2) years of professional experience conducting or assisting with administrative internal investigations.
Additional Requirements (SPS)
Excellent writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to exercise independent sound judgment and... For full info follow application link.
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
