This position will serve an important role in the Office of Civil Rights Investigations and Compliance (OCIC) as it supports the mission, goals, and objectives of Oregon Health & Science University. OCIC serves a critical role in support of OHSU's efforts to foster a safe, diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment and workplace culture.

 

The position has the primary responsibility for conducting outreach, intake interviews, and referrals in response to civil rights and Title IX complaints lodged by employees, students, patients, volunteers, and others affiliated with the University. These responsibilities include conducting thoughtful outreach to reporting parties, facilitating contact with supportive resources, conducting neutral assessments of incoming reports; conducting and documenting trauma-informed intake interviews, and providing case management services as well as investigative support, when appropriate.

 

This position will assist in partnership building, facilitating referrals to partners throughout the University. It will support communication with all levels of management and university and academic leadership in the areas of civil rights and Title IX.

• Case Intake:
  
  • Administer the Office of Civil Rights Investigation and Compliance (OCIC) case intake process, including Title IX, independently and in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and the University’s policies.
  • Provide information and resources to reporting parties to help them understand what resources are available to them and allow for a nuanced understanding of the process/es available to them.
  • Conduct initial and on-going safety planning.
  • Assess reports to OCIC to ensure reports are routed to the proper department based on statements and interactions with the reporting party.
  • Assess for and recommend interim measures.
  • Assess for and recommend informal resolutions.
  • Facilitate the formal complaint process. Take the statement of the impacted party.
  • Function as the second investigator when a formal complaint has been submitted. Ensure understanding of process for the complaining party.
  • Participate in fact analysis with investigator when engaged in a formal investigation.
  • Provide independent assessment of institutional processes (HR, Legal, Academic, and other) in real-time to identify the need for independent review or other ad hoc process to address potential bias within accepted policy and practices.
• Confidential Resource:
  
  • Create and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various culture backgrounds.
  • Represent OCIC in collaborative work relationships with other confidential resources at OHSU such as the Confidential Advocacy Program, Ombuds, and employees/counselors in the Student Wellness Center.
  • Create and maintain relationships with OHSU based support services as well as community-based services and programs.
• Provide trainings in the areas of prohibited discrimination such as race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, and religion, harassment, retaliation and accommodation requests under the guidance of the Director.
• Independently advise and collaborate with directors, managers, Human Resources and all other customers on civil rights compliance and appropriate corrective action.
• Continuing education, including education on best practices for investigations and changes to state and federal laws governing investigations and accommodations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Three years of investigative experience involving civil rights complaints.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local civil rights laws and Title IX regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, regulations and processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill to conduct, plan, organize and lead collaborative case intake and other investigative procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively speak and write in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening abilities coupled with the skill to analyze complex issues and present clear and logical recommendations.
• Ability and skills to analyze and interpret problems while developing strategies for conflict resolution.
• Fluent with technology, including but not limited to the use of computers and the Microsoft Office Suite and other office equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with hostile and emotional individuals in a compassionate, professional and courteous manner and to diffuse and manage situations involving intense conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive working relationships among persons of competing interests.
• Demonstrated ability to represent the University in a competent and professional manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional relationships with customers and co-workers in dealing with sensitive, complex civil rights, legal and human resource issues and situations involving employees, students and patients.
• Ability to consistently self-prioritize in undertaking multiple concurrent priorities while meeting deadlines and time lines.
• Ability to effectively work in a collaborative, team-centered work environment and provide helpful leadership and support to customers in a timely and professional manner.
• Ability to effectively engage individuals in a group setting.
• Ability to respond to walk-in or ad hoc requests and to gauge which needs are time-sensitive and warrant immediate resolution.

• Juris Doctor (JD), Master’s Degree in higher education, law, or related field.
• Multicultural training and experience.
• Alternative Dispute Resolution training and experience.

• Experience working directly with individuals who have experienced sexual violence, sexual harassment or other forms of discrimination and harassment.

• Experience working with a unionized workforce and with students.

• Training in federal, state civil rights; Title IX training, investigative training.

• Experience using trauma informed interviewing or other experience with trauma informed care techniques.
• Experience working with diverse groups.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience with labor and employment laws.
• Experience with Clery Act reporting requirements.

Employee may handle approximately 2-15 intakes per week and process approximately 200-250 complaints and potential complaints per year. This position is periodically exposed to disturbing material, such as pornography, sexual assault, and racial slurs.

 

Travel to and participate/attend community outreach events and training.

 

Benefits

• Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
• Paid time off - 208 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
• Extended illness bank - 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare service discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.