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West Virginia University (Hybrid) Internal Investigator - Talent and Culture in Morgantown, West Virginia
Description The Division of Talent and Culture, along with the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Internal Investigator. About the Opportunity This position reports to the Director of Employee Solutions. To this end, the incumbent conducts professional investigations in response to complaints of illegal discrimination, harassment, or misconduct involving WVU employees, students and applicants on the Morgantown campus, the divisional campuses and the statewide extension system. We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
Wellness programs What You'll Do Receives, evaluates and responds to inquiries and requests for information related to all forms of illegal harassment, discrimination, or misconduct in the WVU system. This may include answering requests for routine consultation, information, referrals, counseling and responding to complex and/or emotionally charged questions.
In cases where an investigation is warranted, the incumbent in this position is responsible to follow established procedures in conducting a comprehensive investigation.
Plans and develops appropriate investigative methodology for all situations to follow established procedures in conducting a comprehensive investigation.
Conducts thorough and professional investigations, including contacting and scheduling witnesses, following through on all leads and maintaining objectivity.
Prepares and composes accurate investigation reports, with limited errors, for presentation and review by the Director/Executive Director.
Maintains a collaborative relationship with relevant offices, including the Office of Equity Assurance, the Department of Public Safety, and the Office of the General Counsel.
Serves as a resource to regional campuses and conduct investigations on those campuses as needed.
Maintains a timely professional development program relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
Presents case information accurately and articulately at hearings when called upon.
Assists in other duties relevant to the work of Employee Relations and/or the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications A master's degree in a discipline related to human resources, social work, education, criminal justice or similar field. JD is preferred.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the following: Investigating complaints or allegations is required. Experience with issues related... For full info follow application link.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
