Investigative Counsel

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Job Description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Office of Institutional Equity

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (

Pay Range: $94,827 - $154,315

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

This role is responsible for managing complaints of misconduct received through various means, including via Rush's confidential compliance hotline. Investigations may pertain to complaints that arise under various employment laws and/or Rush policies related to the workplace or learning environment. E.g., Title IX, Title VII, ADA, EEO, applicable administrative law, or other related issues. The Investigative Counsel exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications

• JD from an accredited institution.
• Two to four years of relevant experience,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent judgment and ability to reason.
• Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to manage heavy caseload, multiple investigations simultaneously, and competing priorities.
• Comfortable serving as a witness in depositions, arbitration, agency or court proceedings, along with internal appeal processes.
• Ability to prepare concise, logical, analytical reports to convey complex material in a readily understandable manner.
• Skilled in the areas of conflict resolution, problem solving, effective interviewing.
• A commitment to a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or higher education settings.
• Experience with the dynamics of relationship and sexual violence, and prevention.
• Advanced knowledge of Title IX, Title VI, and Title VII
• Ability to perform work virtually/from offsite.

Physical Demand

• Position requires the ability to travel to various locations within the Rush system.

Responsibilities

• Receives complaints and appropriately triages and disseminates to appropriate Rush system stakeholders.
• Conducts complex analyses and produces high-quality written investigation summaries and reports; the investigator works well independently, and partners effectively with appropriate institutional officials throughout the investigative process.
• Reports to and works closely with Senior Investigative Counsel providing regular updates on investigation progress; escalates critical issues as appropriate.
• Meets established timelines and treats all individuals engaged in the complaint process with dignity, sensitivity and respect.
• Creates investigative plan, coordinating and conducting party and witness interviews promptly and thoroughly.
• Provides parties with information about the investigatory process and applicable rights and policies.
• Gathers and secures relevant evidence and documentation.
• Keeps detailed, consistent, and accurate records in electronic database for periodic production of metrics.
• Maintains timely communication with all involved parties and key stakeholders.
• Makes credibility assessments and maintains accurate records of interviews.
• Establishes rapport and works cooperatively with various levels of faculty, staff, students, patients, and outside entities.
• Ensures prompt, fair, and neutral investigatory processes for all parties.
• Works within a matrixed and complex organization.
• Assist with drafting Rush policies and procedures consistent with applicable laws.
• Assist in the development of training programs consistent with Rush policies and applicable laws.
• Attends ongoing training on employment discrimination and harassment, Title IX, and other federal laws and regulations, investigative techniques, and diversity and inclusion.
• Participates, as necessary, in administrative and legal case preparation in partnership with in-house and external legal counsel.
• Available to respond to critical issues arise outside of normal working hours on a semi-regular basis. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Investigative Counsel

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 20990

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