University Investigator

Requisition Number 24A100091 Position Title University Investigator Position Description

WHY RIDER UNIVERSITY?? - We take pride in our progress and the positive impact it has on our students and the University.

Rider University is consistently highly ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review for student success, academic programs, veteran friendliness, and its sustainability efforts.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Rider University invites applications for University Investigators. The University Investigators serve as part of a team that investigates complaints of harassment and discrimination, including sexual harassment and assault, pursuant to Rider's Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy. The position supports the University in providing a workplace and educational environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by conducting thorough, reliable, and impartial investigations and timely resolution of formal complaints. Other assignments as required.

This position is a hybrid position (largely remote with some in-person responsibilities) and is paid per diem.

Position Requirements

• An advanced degree or a combination of education/training and work experience at a level that equates to an advanced degree.

• At least two years of professional experience conducting formal complaint investigations, preferably involving issues of alleged sexual conduct.

• Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze and apply legal and internal policy standards to specific factual situations.

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive situations with professionally, impartially, and excellent judgment.

• Demonstrated effective building and maintaining working relationships, organizational, interviewing, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in written communications, including the ability to convey relevant information in clearly written, detailed reports.

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with individuals from underrepresented groups with understanding and sensitivity to experiences of individuals from diverse backgrounds, and commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive and/or stressful situations in a professional, confidential, and trauma-informed manner.

• Computer literacy and experience using Microsoft Office and Google applications is essential.

• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required

Position Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Experience working in higher education is preferred.

About Rider University

The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.

Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.

Rider University is consistently ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal and The Princeton Review. For more than a decade, Rider has also been recognized in The Princeton Review's Guide to Green Colleges for its sustainability efforts.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.

Location Lawrenceville, NJ Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? No If yes, # of pounds. Do the essential functions of this job require long periods of standing? No Do the essential functions of this job require walking up stairs? No Do the essential functions of this job require stretching? No Do the essential functions of this job require bending? No Divisional Unit University Planning Department President's Office Position Type Part-Time Employment Group Non-Bargaining Work-Year 12 months Work Schedule As needed Open Date 04/16/2024 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants