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Department SummaryThe Discrimination Prevention Office (DPO) is responsible for assessing and investigating reports of discrimination or harassment based on race, ancestry, national origin, disability, religion, age, and other categories protected by law and University policy brought against academic personnel.
Position SummaryHelp Build a More Equitable UCLA — Join Us as a Discrimination Prevention Office Investigator!
UCLA is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Investigator to join the Discrimination Prevention Office (DPO) within the Civil Rights Office. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to UCLA’s mission of fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable campus environment for all students, staff, and faculty.
As a DPO Investigator, you will play a critical role in addressing complaints involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on protected categories. Your work will directly support UCLA’s efforts to maintain a fair and welcoming community in alignment with federal and state laws and University policies.
Apply today and be part of a team driving institutional change and inclusion.
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QualificationsWorking knowledge of federal and state regulations related to Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, and other state civil rights laws that apply to the public sector consistent with University of California policies and guidelines. (Required)Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state law pertaining to discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence; case law; employment and education law trends; federal and state employment practices and laws, including employee performance management, corrective action, and progressive discipline. (Required)Ability to research, interpret and apply law and policy. Demonstrated skill in analyzing information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures to define the problem or objective, identify relevant concerns, identify patterns and relationships, formulate logical and objective conclusions. (Required)Demonstrated ability to write detailed, well-organized, publishable analytical reports, procedures and memos on deadline; skill in negotiating, exchanging ideas, information and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions and/or solutions. (Required)Demonstrated ability to make oral presentations to individuals or groups to enhance understanding of applicable policy or procedure in the employment and patient care contexts, interpret and effectively explain complex policies and procedures to all levels of students, academic, and staff personnel. (Required)Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and credibility and gain the trust of administrators, faculty, and staff at all levels of the University, Health System, and DGSOM, as well as students and external parties; and to communicate with empathy with discrimination complainants and respondents. (Required)Demonstrated ability in investigating complaints, interviewing employees, students, patients and others from various cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds concerning sensitive matters related to discrimination; ability to recognize an emergency situation and take appropriate action. (Required)Demonstrated ability to function as part of team and collaborate with colleagues to facilitate the resolution of employee and organizational issues; ability to function effectively with frequent interruptions and distraction, changing priorities, multiple deadlines and a frequently heavy workload. (Required)Demonstrated ability to work independently with only general direction, accept equivocal circumstances and take appropriate action where answers to a problem are not readily apparent. (Required)Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information and documents, including information related to collective bargaining. (Required)Experience in leading and conducting all aspects of complex workplace investigations. (Required)Healthcare industry, higher education, and/or public sector experience. (Preferred)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal AffiliationsJuris Doctor (JD) Degree from an accredited American Bar Association (ABA) institution. (Preferred)
Special Conditions for EmploymentBackground Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Schedule8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered99-Policy Covered
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