The George Washington University (GW) is committed to maintaining a positive climate for study and work, in which all individuals are judged solely on relevant factors, such as skill and performance, and can pursue their activities in an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and violence. The Office of Equal Opportunity supports this commitment by offering complaint resolution options, support to individuals involved in incidents, and educational opportunities designed to prevent incidents and to encourage prompt reporting.
The Equal Opportunity Investigator conducts investigations into reported discrimination and harassment based on a protected characteristic, including sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking. In addition, the Equal Opportunity Investigator facilitates informal resolutions which are voluntary, remedies-based and rooted in restorative justice principles. The Equal Opportunity Investigator reports directly to the Director of Complaint Resolution.
Job Duties
The Equal Opportunity Investigator is responsible for the following:
- Serving as a key partner in ensuring GW’s compliance with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws
- Conducting prompt, reliable and impartial investigations, including the development of investigation plans, drafting notices of allegation and other essential correspondence, identifying and interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence and data, conducting site visits as needed, keeping accurate and thorough records and notes of the investigation process, applying GW policies and preparing detailed investigation reports, which may include analysis and recommendations as appropriate.
- Facilitating impartial informal resolutions, rooted in restorative justice principles, that are aimed at identifying the harms experienced and identifying actions that can be taken to acknowledge harm, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects;
- Communicating with students, faculty, and staff is a clear and compassionate manner. This may include explaining complex processes in a digestible manner, as well as providing timely updates regarding resolution processes.
- Collaborating with appropriate university offices during resolution processes to provide a coordinated response and holistic support.
- Maintaining an impartial and neutral approach and appropriate level of privacy throughout the process;
- Providing input and/or testimony as needed in hearings stemming from investigations
- Engaging in required training to ensure that skills and knowledge are current
- Leading training programs for faculty, staff, and students on topics related to discrimination and harassment based on a protected characteristic including sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking.
- Assisting the Response team by providing supportive measures as needed when caseloads are high.
The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC but may require travel to GW’s campuses in Mount Vernon, DC and Ashburn, VA and to surrounding areas.
Performs other work duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning tasks logically related to the position.