Internal Investigator – Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities

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Internal Investigator at West Virginia University conducting investigations into discrimination and misconduct cases. Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and University mandates regarding student and employee rights.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeMorgantown • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receives, evaluates and responds to inquiries and requests for information related to all forms of illegal harassment, discrimination, or misconduct in the WVU system
Conducts thorough and professional investigations, including contacting and scheduling witnesses, following through on all leads and maintaining objectivity
Prepares and composes accurate investigation reports, with limited errors, for presentation and review by the Director/Executive Director
Maintains a collaborative relationship with relevant offices, including the Office of Equity Assurance, the Department of Public Safety, and the Office of the General Counsel
Serves as a resource to regional campuses and conducts investigations on those campuses as needed
Maintains a timely professional development program relevant to the responsibilities of the position
Presents case information accurately and articulately at hearings when called upon
Assists in other duties relevant to the work of Employee Relations and/or Student Conduct as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

A master's degree in a discipline related to human resources, social work, education, criminal justice or similar field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in investigating complaints or allegations is required
Experience with issues related to discrimination or sexual misconduct is preferred
Ability to create a comfortable environment for individuals being interviewed during a time of stress
Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to handle and defuse possible volatile situations
Ability to employ investigative interviewing techniques
Understanding of the legal framework for discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct
Ability to apply these principles correctly in the context of a complaint
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to read, write and speak the English language
Ability to maintain a normal work schedule, with occasional deviations as may be required by unusual circumstances
Ability to travel to regional campuses or other locations as needed
Valid Driver's License

Benefits

Comp & perks

37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays
24 annual leave days per year
18 sick days per year
Range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
Eligibility to continue health insurance and other retiree perks
Wellness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

InvestigationReport WritingLegal Framework UnderstandingComplaint HandlingConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAbility to Maintain ObjectivityStress ManagementCollaboration

Certifications

Valid Driver's License