Senior Compliance Investigator

Community Engagement and Opportunity

Stateside, Regular, Exempt 3.1

Location: Stateside, Remote

The Senior Compliance Investigator's primary responsibility is to conduct timely, impartial, thorough, and fair investigations pertaining to allegations of discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation in compliance with UMGC policies and procedures and various federal and state laws including, but not limited to, Fair Employment practices, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Primary Duties 

• Write comprehensive and concise Investigative Reports with findings and recommendations for appropriate remedial actions.

• Interview complainants, respondents, and relevant witnesses to gather information and evidence; serve as a neutral party through all aspects of the investigative process; and ensure equitable treatment of all parties.

• Prepare an Investigative plan with timelines, proposed interview questions for parties and witnesses, and a list of relevant evidence to request.

• Communicate pertinent investigation activity and information to all relevant parties and/or affiliated stakeholders.

• Assist in the development of university protocols, procedures, and policies and University- wide training and outreach related to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws, policies, and procedures using subject matter expertise to provide leadership, and expert consultation and awareness programming to address concerns to include but not limited to awareness, sexual misconduct, discrimination and harassment prevention.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree

• Minimum of 2 + years of investigation experience, which may include, but is not limited to, workplace, human resources, discrimination, law enforcement, and/or legal investigations.

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local equal opportunity, civil rights, and non-discrimination laws and regulations that apply to employment and educational settings at a public university (e.g., the ADA, Section 504, Title IX, VAWA, Title VI, and Title VII).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities    

• Experience conducting sensitive and confidential investigations.

• Strong analytical, writing, and critical thinking skills.

• Demonstrated computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC's Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at employee-accommodations@umgc.edu. 

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years). For part-time employees, time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance. Part-time employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
• Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. NOTE: For part-time employees (at least 50 percent of the time), tuition remission benefits are prorated.

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