Equal Opportunity Complaint Investigator

Position Location (City): Greenville

Position Type: Non-Faculty

Job Category: Non-Faculty Professional

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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity (POSO) supports the University's mission through strong partnerships, excellent service, and people-centered programs. Central to ECU's strategic priority for workforce success, POSO provides leadership to the university's innovative and dynamic efforts to recruit, retain, develop, and support a thriving workforce and foster an equal opportunity learning and working environment. We seek to be recognized as a strategic partner and innovator – aligning services with university priorities, enabling community success, and contributing to long-term institutional goals.

Compliance and personnel matters administered by this unit are governed by federal and state laws, regulations, statutes, and policies including but not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended (VEVRAA); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; the N.C. General Statutes 126-16, as amended; the UNC Policy Manual; and The Code of the University of North Carolina.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Equal Opportunity Complaint Investigator is responsible for the resolution of reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and related misconduct, and will ensure effective and efficient management of those reports and complaints.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Management and resolution of Equal Opportunity and Title IX/Related Sexual Misconduct reports of concerns (80%)
• Serve as a subject matter compliance expert on federal and state laws prohibiting protected class-related discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence (15%)
• Provide education and training to students, staff, and faculty on protected class prohibited discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, and related retaliation. (5%)

This position reports to the Director of Equal Opportunity/Title IX and ADA.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

1. Masters, J.D., or Advanced Degree; or Bachelor's degree with relevant education and 2 years of experience. All degrees should be from appropriately accredited institutions.
2. Demonstrated experience in conducting investigations.
3. Ability to effectively engage with all members of the campus community at all levels of the organization.
4. Evidence of excellent written and oral communication, and human relations/interpersonal skills.
5. Evidence of necessary analytical skills to determine whether a policy violation occurred by the applicable standard of evidence.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

1. At least 3 years of experience conducting investigations in a higher education setting.
2. At least 3 years of experience interpreting federal and state equal opportunity laws and regulations.

Special Instructions to Applicant

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

• Job Open Date: 08/10/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Job Close Date: Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
• Initial Screening Begins: 08/25/2026
• Rank Level:
• Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/96234

Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97499