Director Investigations for UCLA Health

Lead and oversee investigations of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation matters arising within UCLA Health, including patient-care-related concerns.
• Exercise independent judgment in intake, assessment, investigation, and resolution of complex and sensitive complaints.
• Ensure investigative reports are thorough, well-written, legally sound, and issued in a timely manner.
• Advise senior leaders, department heads, and key stakeholders on findings, risk mitigation, and best practices that promote fairness, accountability, and inclusion.
• Partner with HR, Academic Affairs, and other administrative units on disciplinary and corrective action processes.
• Analyze trends and patterns in complaints to inform leadership on systemic risks and recommended improvements.

• Supervise and mentor 5-6 investigators, setting clear expectations and ensuring consistency in investigative practices and outcomes.
• Strengthen investigative processes, documentation standards, and case management systems.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of policies and procedures related to civil rights intake, investigation, and resolution.
• Monitor compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA/504, ACA Section 1557, and related federal and state requirements.
• Collect, analyze, and report data related to complaints and resolutions.

• Lead and support education and training initiatives within UCLA Health focused on discrimination, harassment prevention, and civil rights compliance.
• Provide expert consultation to campus and health system leaders on complex equity and compliance matters.
• Collaborate across the university to ensure coordinated, consistent responses to civil rights concerns.

• Serve as the Health Enterprise's Section 1557 Co-Coordinator.
• Oversee grievance procedures, recordkeeping, language access plans, and compliance efforts under the Affordable Care Act.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and prepare for audits or external reviews.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required (or equivalent experience)
• Deep expertise in federal and state civil rights laws and regulations, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA/504, ACA Section 1557, Clery Act, VAWA, FERPA, and HIPAA, particularly within higher education and/or academic medical center environments.
• Extensive experience conducting or overseeing investigations involving sexual harassment, sexual violence, discrimination, and retaliation - including matters arising in clinical or patient-care settings.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising and mentoring professional investigators and managing complex caseloads.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed investigation practices and the neurobiology of trauma.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare detailed investigative reports and present findings to senior leadership.
• Proven ability to navigate highly sensitive matters with discretion, sound judgment, and emotional intelligence.
• Experience designing and delivering training programs on discrimination, harassment prevention, and civil rights compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies and across all organizational levels.
• Clinical experience (e.g., RN) preferred.

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