How to Apply
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Job Summary
The University of Michigan seeks a creative, innovative, and thoughtful partner to join its Academic Human Resources (AHR) and Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office (ECRT) teams. The inaugural position will report to the Associate Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs/Senior Director of Academic Human Resources. Your primary responsibilities are to review and assess allegations of non-protected class bullying and harassment involving faculty and other academic employees. You may also engage in informal resolution when appropriate.
Regular in-person presence is required minimally 3 days a week at our office in Ann Arbor, Michigan. On occasion, you may need to work outside of traditional working hours, including evenings and weekends.
For questions about this role or accommodation requests, contact [email protected].
Responsibilities*
Investigation and Report Resolutions
- Review and respond to complaints of bullying and harassment involving faculty and other academic employees.
- Conduct investigations, including interviews, gathering evidence, reviewing and analyzing information, and drafting clear and concise investigation reports.
- Conduct reviews, climate assessments, and informational conversations to resolve matters as appropriate.
Culture Assessment
- Review faculty/student/staff feedback from a variety of historical and current climate surveys.
- Meet with stakeholders to understand workplace experiences in their department.
Education and Training
- Provide consultation on matters related to workplace bullying and harassment to individuals, departments, and units on campus and at Michigan Medicine.
- Collaborate with appropriate unit stakeholders to understand needs and develop and deliver related training to individuals and groups.
Communication and Collaboration
- Communicate and collaborate with campus partners, affected parties, and other stakeholders in addressing concerns of bullying and harassment through consultations, written documentation, and via other communication methods.
Administrative Duties
- Maintain complete and accurate files and records, including documentation in our case management system.
For a complete overview of the role and responsibilities, please review the Workplace and Human Resources Investigator Job Description.
Required Qualifications*
- Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 4+ years experience with effectively investigating, responding to, and analyzing all forms of employee relations and/or workplace harassment.
- Knowledge of discrimination and harassment laws.
- Experience providing consulting, educational programming, and identifying resources to promote a welcoming, supportive, inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment.
- Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Competence using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Adobe, Dropbox, and Case Management Systems.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off, including family leave
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.