Investigator and Compliance Specialist

SUNY Brockport


Salary: $68,253.00 Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Professional Full-Time
Job Number: 2500078
Division: Administration and Finance
Department: Human Resources and Payroll
Opening Date: 06/18/2025
Closing: 7/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit:


Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint 'Village on the Erie Canal,' SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY


SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for an Investigator and Compliance Specialist. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Human Resources and working closely with the Offices of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Human Resources, the Investigator and Compliance Specialist will serve as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator and have primary responsibility for ensuring the University's compliance with Title VI, including thorough application of the university's nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policies. These duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, assisting the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) in carrying out those duties mandated by Title VI, which provide protection to the SUNY Brockport community no matter their race, color or national origin, including their shared ancestry or ethnicity and religious identities. The incumbent's scope includes oversight of Title VI Investigations involving students, faculty, staff, and administrators. The incumbent will be responsible for the investigation of Title IV and Title IX complaints and disposition of Title VI complaints, the annual review and update of all policies and procedures related to ensuring equal employment opportunities, and the design and delivery of educational materials and training to the campus community on matters relating to equal employment opportunity and the prevention of harassment and discrimination.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Investigations

• Conducts investigations of complaints of discrimination, sexual harassment, harassment on the basis of other protected categories.
• Responsible for the management of Title VI investigations and oversight of Title VI Programs and training(s) for the Brockport Community. They will be responsible for overseeing any reporting requirements for the University to applicable authorities and assist with the University's response to its prevention obligations. The incumbent's duties may include meeting with complainants and respondents; advising them of their rights and resources in accordance with University policy and law; conducting intakes; conducting prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations; providing detailed, unbiased reports on investigations; findings of fact and recommendation(s).
• Ensures that the University responds adequately and consistently to allegations of discrimination and harassment based on all protected traits. To fulfill this mandate, the incumbent will review and implement all applicable OCR regulations and guidance.
• Serves as a Title IX Deputy Coordinator. Consults regularly and works collaboratively with the Title IX Compliance Officer who has ultimate responsibility for compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of the 1972 Civil Rights Act and the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization of 2012 (VAWA).
• Acts as a representative of the University regarding discrimination complaints filed to state and federal agencies.
• Serves as a member of the bias response committee team and investigates bias-related incident reports.
• May mediate workplace disputes for faculty, staff, and students upon request.
• May assist with faculty and staff employee relations issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Training

• Creates and participates in trainings to educate the University community on policy, laws and regulations, and reporting obligations.
• Facilitates training and determines educational strategies for administrators, faculty, staff and students to increase knowledge and skills regarding equal opportunity programs.
• Delivers presentations, workshops, and content for online training to educate the campus community regarding affirmative action policy and data and search procedures.
• Assists the Chief Diversity Officer, Title IX Coordinator and Human Resources in ensuring that community members know their options and resources concerning the reporting of bias, discrimination, sexual violence, sexual and gender-based harassment, domestic and dating violence, stalking and retaliation.

HR Metrics/Reporting

• Prepares reports and make recommendations assessing the effectiveness of recruitment and utilization of personnel to ensure a policy of non-discrimination, and equal employment.
• Translates statistical analyses and data reports to provide clear and concise insight into equity and diversity initiatives.
• Generates ad-hoc metrics reports, as necessary, to respond to faculty, staff and student complaints and grievances.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor or master's degree from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization, preferably in human resources, business administration, or a closely related field
• Professional experience working with affirmative action/equal opportunity programs or in one or more areas of human resources such as employee relations
• Experience investigating and resolving employment, discrimination, or harassment related complaints
• Experience designing and delivering training programs
• Knowledge of current equal opportunity laws and programs
• Strong writing, oral and presentation skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

37.5 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm.
Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.


Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.



To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/4977999/investigator-and-compliance-specialist

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