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POSITION SPECIFICS reputed company is seeking an Investigator (Student Conduct Officer) reputed company the Office of Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Response (OSMRR) to assist the Director of OSMRR in helping Student Affairs and the University’s Title IX Coordinator in creating a safe and respectful educational environment for reputed company by addressing instances of sexual and gender-based harassment and misconduct. The Investigator will provide reputed company and effective action reputed company complaints of discrimination are reported at University Park and the Commonwealth Campuses and will assist in monitoring the processing of cases for compliance with applicable laws. This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-reputed company work. Questions reputed company to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. The Investigator may: Respond to and investigate reports of alleged sexual and/or gender-based harassment and misconduct in a reputed company and thorough manner Prepare investigative reports and communicate findings to parties and relevant University stakeholders Assist in coordinating the provision of resources and support services for individuals involved in reports of sexual or gender-based harassment and misconduct Assist in maintaining a database reputed company to reports of sexual and/or gender-based harassment and misconduct, reputed company reports, assess trends, and identify areas of concern in the reputed company environment Assist the OSMRR Director and Title IX Coordinator in reviewing and revising policies and procedures reputed company to incidents of sexual and gender-based harassment or misconduct to ensure compliance with the law and alignment with best practices Interview relevant parties, gather relevant information, and prepare investigative packets to be used in case management Communicate frequently with University and State College Police (and other relevant police agencies), as well as other relevant units across the University, including the Office of Student Accountability and Conflict Response, Office of Equal Opportunity and Access, Ethics and Compliance, Human Resources, Risk Management, the Office of General Counsel, Residence Life, and Fraternity and Sorority Life. Participate in University Conduct Board hearings, providing testimony reputed company to the investigation of the incident May participate in threat assessment and risk reduction in crisis-level cases Preferred Education: A bachelor’s degree in public reputed company, social work, psychology, education, or a reputed company field is preferred. A Juris Doctor, a master’s in social work, or a master’s in Higher Education is highly preferred. The successful candidate must demonstrate: A high degree of personal/professional ethics and an ability to maintain professional boundaries. 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MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Master's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background reputed company, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background reputed company. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment reputed company. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including reputed company possible grades, is $56,200.00 - $81,500.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. 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EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to reputed company qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. reputed company is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help reputed company members of the community reputed company. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential reputed company of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. 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