Investigator

Investigator Job Details

• Company: University of Alaska Fairbanks

• Location: Fairbanks, AK, United States

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Term-Funded, Exempt Staff

• Salary: Based on UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 79 (commensurate with experience and education)

• Application Review Date: October 10, 2025 (apply by October 9, 2025, for full consideration)

Key Duties

The Investigator will serve as a neutral fact-finder within the Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability (ORCA) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. This role is central to fostering a safe and respectful campus community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting impartial investigations into reports of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation, and employee conduct concerns.

• Applying a trauma-informed approach to interviews and evidence gathering.

• Maintaining thorough, accurate, and confidential case records.

• Collaborating with students, faculty, staff, Human Resources, Residence Life, and other university offices as needed.

• Interpreting and applying legal, ethical, and policy standards in a fair and consistent manner.

• Preparing clear, well-documented reports to support decision-making and accountability.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctor (J.D.) preferred.

• Experience: At least two years of investigative experience. Prior work involving interviews and fact-finding strongly desired.

• Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking ability.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple sensitive cases simultaneously.

  • Cultural awareness and the ability to approach cases with sensitivity.

  • Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.

  • Strong conflict resolution, interviewing, and problem-solving skills.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction (visa sponsorship not available).

Pay & Benefits

This is a term-funded position, renewable annually at the discretion of the University. The University of Alaska offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Retirement plan options

• Health, dental, and vision coverage

• 12 paid holidays annually

• Annual leave accrual

• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Employment is contingent on a successful background check.

About Us

The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is home to the Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability (ORCA), which is dedicated to ensuring fairness, safety, and integrity across campus. ORCA provides prevention programs, intervention strategies, and a fair investigative process to uphold university policies.

UAF, part of the University of Alaska system, is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. More about UAF and its mission can be found at www.alaska.edu.

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