Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity Programs

Job Duties

Activity Independently manages assigned matters from intake through closure, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sexual misconduct matters involving students, employees, and other members of the campus community. Conducts intake and options meetings; assesses reports for potential policy issues and appropriate routing; develops investigation plans; identifies and interviews parties and witnesses; gathers, organizes, and evaluates relevant evidence; resolves factual inconsistencies where possible; and prepares clear, objective written reports distinguishing allegations, evidence, credibility considerations where applicable, and analysis.

Assists Director EOP and Title IX Coordinator with NCAA Title IX Attestations and related process.

Essential or Marginal Essential

Percent of Time 50

Activity Manages the review of recruitment and hiring actions for compliance with applicable EEO requirements and College procedures, including position postings, interview requests, and hiring proposals. Provides clear assessments and recommendations to EOP and HR leadership.

Leads EEO and affirmative-action reporting processes; validates employment data; maintains supporting documentation; monitors reporting deadlines; and provides guidance regarding fair, consistent, nondiscriminatory recruitment and selection practices.

Essential or Marginal Essential

Percent of Time 15

Activity Manages assigned case workflow from intake through closure. Maintains complete, confidential records and accurate data in the case management system; tracks deadlines and pending actions; documents reasons for delays; and provides regular status updates to the Director. Communicates with parties about procedures and case status. Responsible for coordinating referrals to campus and community resources, as appropriate. Tracks and monitors completion of assigned educational or remedial actions after resolution, documents closure. Maintains records in accordance with College retention requirements and any applicable preservation instructions. Analyzes data and prepares reports, as requested, regarding applicable programs.

Essential or Marginal Essential

Percent of Time 15

Activity Develops and delivers EOP education and training for faculty, staff, and students. Maintains and improves EOP guidance materials, web content, notices, templates, and other compliance resources.

Monitors relevant legal and regulatory developments and recommends corresponding policy, procedural, and educational updates.

Reviews case trends and recurring process issues to identify opportunities for targeted education and operational improvement.

Contributes to policy revisions, program assessment, campus committees, and defined special projects.

Essential or Marginal Essential

Percent of Time 20

Bachelor’s degree and relevant professional experience in compliance, investigations, human resources (employee conduct), student conduct, civil rights, or a closely related field. Demonstrated experience independently conducting fact-finding interviews, evaluating documentary and testimonial evidence, managing matters with competing deadlines, and preparing substantive analytical written work is required. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge of applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws and regulations, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the ADA and Section 504, relevant Clery Act/VAWA requirements, and applicable South Carolina law. Experience applying these requirements in a higher-education or comparable institutional setting is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex and sensitive matters from intake through resolution; exercise sound professional judgment; identify material issues; prioritize competing responsibilities; and recognize when consultation or escalation is appropriate. Strong analytical and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize interviews, records, and conflicting information into clear, objective, well-supported reports and recommendations. Strong organizational and case-management skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, manage multiple concurrent matters, and communicate concise, meaningful updates regarding significant developments or barriers. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals experiencing conflict or distress and to explain policies, procedures, and options clearly and neutrally. Demonstrated discretion, integrity, impartiality, and sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and to take ownership of assigned work while contributing effectively to an office team. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and demonstrated ability to learn and effectively use electronic case-management, recruitment, and reporting systems. Experience with Maxient, Case IQ, PeopleAdmin, or comparable systems is preferred.

Higher-education experience and a juris doctorate are preferred. This is an in-person position that may require limited morning or evening hours conducted outside of the College’s standard business hours for occasional meetings or special events (e.g., student athlete annual training).

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter describing their interest in this position, as well as their relevant investigation, analytical writing, and compliance experience. Applicants are required to provide reference contact information, at least two of which must be former or current supervisors. Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. *Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check. All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.