Investigator, Faculty Professionalism Advisory Committee for the Academic Center (FPAC)

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location: 220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Compensation Range: $86,482.00 - $129,723.00

Responsibilities

• General Purpose: Investigates internal complaints brought to the Faculty Professionalism Advisory Committee for the Academic Center (FPAC). These may include faculty misconduct related to any university policy or procedure. Serves the University’s interest in conducting fair and impartial investigations into complaints, in ways that build trust in the University community and meet the University’s legal obligations to address claims of hostile work environment, discrimination, harassment or other kinds of misjudgments. Documents findings that serve as the basis for significant personnel decisions as well as potential evidence in administrative agency investigations and lawsuits. Maintains scrupulous records.
• Initial Assessments: Conducts initial assessments of reports against faculty members to determine whether the allegations of unprofessionalism are within the scope of FPAC. Communicates with the appropriate office about referral of a report outside the scope of FPAC review, as needed.
• Investigations: Conducts investigations of complaints against faculty members reported or referred to the FPAC in accordance with best practices. Interviews complainants, respondents, and any appropriate witnesses for each case. Completes all investigations in a timely fashion based on scope, complexity, and other relevant circumstances. Ensures recording of all interviews, conversion to written transcription, and orderly retention of all interview-related documentation. Creates a detailed summary of each investigation, then de-identify to share with the Chair and FPAC for review and deliberation.
• Data Management, Communications & Record-keeping: Utilizes a database management system, maintains scrupulous records for each case, in a manner approved by Legal Counsel. Ensures that members of the FPAC are kept abreast of meetings, upcoming cases, and necessary trainings. Maintains records of completed training for all members of the FPAC; manages calendar of meetings and completes decision correspondence for Chair.
• Research & Reporting: Prepares de-identified summary of each report prior to FPAC deliberations. Completes on-going best-practice review of the literature and national practice on faculty professionalism. Provides timely reports on all relevant cases to stakeholders. Ensures that correspondence is confidentially maintained; follows up on all corrective action assignments.
• Bias-related Incident Reporting: Leads the bias-related incident report team, in collaboration with OEI. Refers cases to appropriate investigatory body. Documents incident in database management system and actions taken.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Juris Doctorate
• 2 years of experience in civil or criminal litigation
• Experience in conducting investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation
• Experience composing clear, concise, timely, and professionally written investigative reports
• Demonstrated ability to determine and apply the appropriate legal standards in assessing and investigating allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
• Extensive knowledge of the elements of proof for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships
• In depth knowledge of the federal and state laws pertaining to civil rights, discrimination, harassment and affirmative action
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across the organization
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

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