Civil Rights Investigator

Job no: 536985
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: Executive VP & Chief Oper Officer
Department: Civil Rights Compliance
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Human Resources, Legal / Compliance, Other

Job Description

The Civil Rights Investigator plays a critical role in the university's efforts to promote living, learning, and working environments free from discrimination and harassment. Reporting to the Director of Civil Rights Compliance, the Civil Rights Investigator is responsible for responding to reports of discrimination under university nondiscrimination policies. The investigator carries out the role in a manner that complies with university procedures and applicable civil rights laws, including Title IX, Title VI, and others.

The Civil Rights Investigator conducts thorough and impartial investigations and produces detailed and unbiased investigation reports. The Investigator develops and maintains close working partnerships with multiple university offices and divisions. The position assists in the coordination and provision of supportive measures for involved parties and refers reports to partners as appropriate. The position may assist in providing technical assistance to university leadership, training, and professional development, and leading outreach activities related to discrimination. This position also provides onsite presence in the office at least three days per week (excluding time off and holidays) to respond to walk-ins and provide onsite meeting availability.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of conflict resolution, interviewing and conducting investigation
• Demonstrated ability to write concise, logical analytical reports
• The ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individual needs
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships with partners.

Preferred Qualifications
• Juris Doctorate degree or Master's degree in a related field
• Experience in an office of discrimination and harassment prevention or civil rights compliance is highly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret complex legal documents
• Professional experience conducting investigations in a university setting
• Professional experience conducting workplace investigations
• Demonstrated experience in applying federal civil rights laws, including Title IX, Title VII, the ADA, etc., to facts
• Title IX Investigator training certification.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience with a salary range of $77,000-$84,000 per year

Hours per week

40

Review Date

August 17, 2026

Additional Information

This position also provides onsite presence in the office at least three days per week (excluding time off and holidays) to respond to walk-ins and provide onsite meeting availability.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Advertised: July 20, 2026
Applications close:

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