State of Minnesota Hiring for Investigation Specialist at Bemidji, MN Full Time

Job Class: Investigation Specialist

Working Title: Director of Civil Righs & Restorative Justice

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 07/05/2022

Closing Date: 08/02/2022

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Bemidji State University-MAPE

Division/Unit: MnSCU Bemidji SU / MnSCU BSU Unclass Non M&E

Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time

Work Shift/Work Hours: Not Applicable Shift

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $28.25 – $41.63/hourly; $58,986 – $86,923/annually

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 – MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

Location: Center for Civil Rights: Investigation Office / Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on the Bemidji State University campus

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: Yes

Job Summary

BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY (BSU) AND NORTHWEST TECHNICAL COLLEGE (NTC) invite applicants to join our team as the Director of Civil Rights and Restorative Justice. BSU and NTC provide a rigorous academic environment with the opportunity to enjoy a fun, robust, outdoor culture. The proximity to the lake and the surrounding north woods allows easy access to an assortment of recreation. BSU and NTC are members of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities.

BSU’s vision is to educate people to lead inspired lives. To accomplish BSU’s vision, the University prioritizes creating a culture in which diversity is embraced and all people are safe, welcome, and validated. Centered between the three largest Tribal nations in Minnesota – Leech Lake, Red Lake and White Earth – BSU also prioritizes increasing engagement with American Indian communities to become a destination university. BSU enrolls around 5,000 students and offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and nine graduate degrees encompassing arts, sciences and select professional programs. BSU’s Shared Fundamental Values include civic engagement and leadership, international and multicultural understanding, belief in the power of the liberal arts, and environmental stewardship.

NTC has prepared students for fulfilling careers in high-demand fields for more than 50 years. The college’s accessible, affordable, hands-on programs also help the region’s employers meet their ever-growing need for a highly skilled workforce. NTC serves more than 1,000 students with an excellent education, an open-enrollment policy and affordable tuition. Students may pursue nearly 40 degree, diploma and certificate programs in six distinct career paths. Classes are offered on campus, online, or as a combination of both.

The Director of Civil Rights and Restorative Justice is a part of the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This position is dual appointed for both Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College. Housed in the Center for Civil Rights, the Director will head the Investigation Office under limited supervision. This position reports directly to the Campus Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator. The Director is primarily responsible for compliance, policy, education, evaluation, and investigation as it relates to Title IX and Minnesota State Board Policies 1B.1 Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination in Employment and Education, and 1B.3 Sexual Violence. The Director is responsible for conducting fact-finding investigations through implementation of Minnesota State System Procedures 1B.1.1, 1B.3.1 and 1C.02. The position will work with the Campus Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator, and Campus Human Resource Officer to evaluate the complaint processes and develop educational opportunities associated with policies/law (1B.1, 1B.3, and Title IX) and procedures (1B.1.1, 1B.3.1, and 1C.02) for all stakeholders. This position will assist with federal, state, and system compliance mandates.

Investigations

Serve as the primary investigator, and informal resolution facilitator for BSU and NTC concerning Title IX, Minnesota State Board Policies 1B.1 Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination in Employment and Education, and 1B.3 Sexual Violence.

Conduct timely, objective, and fact-finding investigations, and serve and the primary informal resolution facilitator.

Remain current on the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

Remain current on investigatory, and informal resolution/restorative justice practices through Minnesota State and national organizations.

Assist the Department of Human Resources with conducting 1C.02 Respectful Workplace investigations

Education and Evaluation

Develop and implement educational programs and initiatives designed to educate and support faculty, staff, and students regarding their rights and, where applicable, obligations under Title IX, including reporting options/responsibilities, support services, college policy and applicable disciplinary code, grievance procedures, confidential resources, and restorative justice.

Collaborate with the Department of Athletics and the Department of Housing & Residential Life to provide educational programming and training centered around Title IX, 1B.1, and 1B.3 policies/procedures for professional staff, pre-professional staff, and student-athletes.

Ensure ongoing compliance with Title IX by collecting and analyzing data, writing comprehensive year-in-reports, and maintaining records of investigations.

Assist the Title IX Coordinator with official reports (Annual Internal Complaint Report, Crime and Safety Report, and Sexual Assault Data Survey Report) data collection.

Compliance and Policy

Assist the Title IX Coordinator with selection, training, and overseeing designated Title IX team constituents to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Collaborate with leadership and campus constituencies to disseminate information, redesign processes, and support the University’s and College’s investigative processes; collaborate and coordinate with compliance partners within the department and across the institutions to support the University’s and College’s overlapping compliance needs and responsibilities.

Assist the Title IX Coordinator with Title IX, 1B.3, and 1B.1 policy maintenance.

Other Duties as Assigned

Perform other duties as assigned including, but not limited to University and College committee participation, consultation related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and building connection with Leech Lake Tribal College, Red Lake Nation College, and White Earth Tribal and Community College.

Maintain productive communication with bargaining unions centered on investigatory practices and policies.

Lead student staff within the Center for Civil Rights through a student-centered and multiculturally competent lens.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors’ degree in a relevant field.

One (1) year of experience in a Title IX investigatory capacity, employee relations, labor relations, civil rights enforcement, or related field, which provided an understanding of sexual harassment/discrimination laws and programs.

Experience working alongside diverse populations and demonstrated efforts to promote inclusivity.

Demonstrated knowledge of Title IX federal law and investigation practices.

Demonstrated knowledge of FERPA, due process and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Human Resources, Social Work, Law, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or related field.

Experience working in a higher education setting with shared governance climate.

Three (3) years of professional experience working as a Title IX Investigator.

Formal Title IX Investigator training and/or certification.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental

or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Application Details

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Melanie Pakonen at [email protected] or 218/755-2500.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. Please indicate what assistance is needed.