Position Summary:

• Serves as a lead professional responsible for independently managing and conducting highly complex and sensitive investigations into complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and related matters, in accordance with university policies and federal/state civil rights laws (e.g., Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA).
• Provides guidance to junior Investigation Specialists and develops and delivers training to educate the university community on relevant policies, laws, regulations, and reporting obligations. As the legal landscape evolves—particularly regarding Title IX and Title VI—the Senior Specialist is expected to stay current on emerging legal and regulatory changes and assist the Associate Director and Director in monitoring and responding to such changes.
• Evaluates complex allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, often involving nuanced interpersonal dynamics and legal and policy interpretations.
• Determines investigative scope and strategy, including identifying key witnesses, selecting appropriate evidence, and assessing credibility—all without supervisory oversight.
• Makes policy-based determinations that directly impact individuals and departments, requiring careful analysis of facts, legal standards, and university procedures.
• Represents the university in grievance hearings and arbitrations, where decisions and recommendations may have legal, reputational, and financial implications.
• Develops and delivers training that shapes institutional understanding of civil rights obligations, requiring judgment about content, tone, and legal accuracy.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience conducting investigations related to unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Salary: $82,166

Posting Number: 25ST2375

About Rutgers University

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.

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