University of Michigan

Civil Rights Investigator Intermediate

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2+ years of experience in investigating and analyzing harassment and discrimination cases
  • Knowledge of federal and state civil rights laws and regulations
  • Experience in educational programming and promoting inclusivity
  • Demonstrated strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Adobe, Dropbox, and Case Management Systems

Responsibilities

  • Review and respond to discrimination and harassment complaints
  • Conduct investigations, including interviews and evidence gathering
  • Draft clear and concise investigation reports
  • Provide training on civil rights issues to campus entities
  • Communicate and collaborate with partners on discrimination concerns
  • Maintain complete and accurate documentation in ECRT's database

Benefits

  • Regular in-person presence required
  • Flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends
  • Opportunity to influence campus environment and promote inclusivity
  • Engagement with a diverse group of individuals and departments
Full Job Description
How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skills. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file, due to system limitations.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan, seeks a creative, innovative, and thoughtful person to join its Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office (ECRT). Your primary responsibilities are to review and assess allegations of discrimination and harassment based on protected classes, including sexual and gender-based misconduct and claims involving the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). You may also resolve matters where appropriate, including holding conversations with individuals and/or units on ECRT matters. You will primarily report to the Associate Director for Civil Rights.

Regular in-person presence is required and this position is based onsite at our office in Ann Arbor, Michigan. On occasion, you may need to work outside of traditional working hours, including evenings and weekends.

For questions about this role, email [email protected] .

Responsibilities*

Investigation and Report Resolutions (75%)
  • Review and respond to complaints of civil rights discrimination and harassment, including protected class issues, sexual and gender-based misconduct, and disability-related concerns.
  • Conduct investigations, including interviews, gathering evidence, reviewing and analyzing information, and drafting clear and concise investigation reports.
  • Conduct reviews, climate assessments, and informational conversations to resolve matters as appropriate.

Education and Training (10%)
  • Provide training and consultation on matters related to civil rights discrimination and harassment and sexual and gender-based misconduct to individuals, departments, and/or units on campus and at Michigan Medicine.

Communication and Collaboration (10%)
  • Communicate and collaborate with campus partners, parties, and others in addressing concerns of discrimination and harassment through consultations, written memorandum, and in other manners.

Administrative Duties (5%)
  • Maintain complete and accurate files and records, including documentation in ECRT's database.

RELATED DUTIES

Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*
  • JD or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2+ years experience with effectively investigating, responding to, and analyzing all forms of harassment and discrimination
  • Knowledge of and experience working with all relevant federal and state civil rights laws, regulations, and guidance
  • Experience providing consulting, educational programming, and identifying resources to promote a welcoming, supportive, inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment
  • Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Competence using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Adobe, Dropbox, and Case Management Systems

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes . This position is primarily on campus and in-person.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

277867

Working Title

Civil Rights Investigator Intermediate

Job Title

EEO/Diversity Rep Intermediate

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

President Office

Department

Civil Rights

Posting Begin/End Date

5/26/2026 - 11/02/2026

Salary

$100,000.00 -

Career Interest

Human Resources
Legal & Government Relations

About University of Michigan

The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan system. The University of Michigan was founded in 1817 in Detroit, as the Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania, 20 years before the territory became a state. The school moved to Ann Arbor in 1837 onto 40 acres (16 ha) of what is now known as Central Campus. Since its establishment in Ann Arbor, the university campus has expanded to include more than 584 major buildings with a combined area of more than 34 million gross square feet (781 acres or 3.16 km²), and has two satellite campuses located in Flint and Dearborn. The University of Michigan is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.
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