Title VI & IX Investigator

About Covista

Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of 385,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

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Opportunity at a Glance

The Title IX and Title VI Investigator reports to the Director of Office of Nondiscrimination and Access. The Investigator will conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations based on Covista’s Non-Discrimination Policy, its institutions' Title IX and Sex-Based Misconduct Response & Prevention Policies, and other policies concerning discrimination and harassment. The Investigator will design and present training for students and colleagues. This position will work closely with Covista Legal, Human Resources, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, and institutional leaders to ensure successful and effective program development and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prompt, equitable, and impartial investigations into complaints including identifying and interviewing parties and identifying, gathering and assessing information relevant to the investigation; apply relevant policies and make findings of fact in individual cases; maintain accurate and thorough records and notes of the investigatory process.

• Collaborate and consult with the Title IX Coordinator regularly to monitor and manage complaints of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, gender-related violence including stalking and intimate partner violence, and protected class discrimination and harassment and related retaliation to ensure an efficient and effective response to reports and complaints.

• Identify institution policies and/or Student Conduct Code provisions relevant to a complaint.

• In collaboration with the Deputy Title IX and Sex-Based misconduct Coordinators, identify and coordinate appropriate interim measures and accommodations with departments throughout the institutions. 

• Exercise judgment regarding the resolution of complaints including informal resolution and formal investigation.

• Actively foster and maintain a climate that is supportive of students and respectful of difference.

• Create and facilitate trainings/presentations to students, student groups, staff, and faculty regarding the institutions’ Title IX and Sex-Based Misconduct Response and Prevention Policies, non-discrimination policies, best practices related to the investigation process, and other related presentations and trainings as requested and necessary. 

• Assist with training hearing panels on the equitable and impartial adjudication and resolution of complaints under applicable institutional policies.  

• Provide resource referrals to students, faculty, and staff involved in investigations. 

• Cultivate relationships with campus stakeholders (e.g., faculty, students, and staff). 

• Serve as Chairperson for Situational Intervention Teams, which provide support to institutions when community members are at risk of harm at educational institutions. 

• Develop and maintain relationships and clear lines of communication with campus and community partners. Collaborate with on and off-campus resources including law enforcement -and victim services in resolving complaints and work with the Title IX Coordinator to ensure that the institutions' processes, responses, and policies are consistent with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to compliance with non-discrimination laws. 

• Continuously identify and integrate best practices in the Title IX and Title VI investigation areas into a consistent knowledge base and practices. Stay apprised of current developments in the field of investigations by participating in conferences, workshops, etc. 

• Build relationships with colleagues at peer institutions; review current literature and research; participate in local, regional, and/or national professional associations and organizations. 

• Maintain knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, and trends within higher education related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and other discriminatory practices. 

• Serve on appropriate committees as assigned. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

• Willingness to travel up to 10%. 

• Completes other duties as assigned. 

• Master's Degree required or other graduate degree required.
• A minimum of 5 years of broad higher education compliance experience, preferably in Title IX, ADA/Title 504 and/or student affairs roles.
• Superior leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience in conducting investigations; self-starter, solution-finder, and forward-thinker.
•  Ability to interact with all levels of management; possess superior communication skills (written and oral), professionalism, diplomacy, and "active listening" skills.
• Highly motivated with a positive outlook.
• Other required skills include organizing resources and establishing priorities; ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports; use of personal computers and related software applications; ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $70696.34 and $127957.05. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
  For more information related to our benefits please visit:
  https://careers.covista.com/benefits
  
  You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation