Director of Incident Response, Education & Compliance

Logo: Posting Number: STA00318PO26 Job Family: Human Resources Job Function: Investigations USC Market Title: Incident Response, Education, and Compliance Director Link To USC Market Title: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/205800 Job Level: E0 - Directors and Executives Business Title (Internal Title): Director of Incident Response, Education & Compliance Campus: Columbia Work County: Richland College/Division: Access, Civil Rights and Community Engagement Department: ACRCE Office of Civil Rights and Title IX State Pay Range: G13 USC Market Range: MRM - $107,351 $136,872 $166,394 Anticipated Hiring Range: $107,351 - $166,394 Location of Vacancy: Columbia, SC Part/Full Time: Full Time Hours Per Week: 37.5 Work Schedule: Standard work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work flexible schedule in support of office operations. Basis : 12 months Job Search Category: Human Resources/Legal About University Of South Carolina: From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Veterans' Preference Statement: The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities. Advertised Job Summary: With the vision of supporting the values and mission of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, the Director of Incident Response, Education, and Compliance provides leadership for a centralized civil rights function that serves as a leading model in higher education. This position oversees institution-wide incident response and supportive measures for reports of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct, while providing strategic oversight of education and compliance initiatives. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Civil Rights & Title IX, the Director ensures a coordinated, trauma-informed, and legally compliant response to civil rights concerns. The Director supervises incident response staff as well as the Education Specialist and Compliance Specialist, and is responsible for aligning operations across these functions to promote equitable access, consistency, and institutional effectiveness. Job Related Minimum Required Education And Experience: Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and at least 8 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s, J.D., or Doctorate in related field; Related training or certification through a nationally recognized organization. Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams; Experience in higher education and centralized civil rights models; Experience with case management systems (e.g., Maxient). Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Extensive experience with Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA, and related civil rights laws; Clery, FERPA). Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience. Ability to manage complex operations and multiple functional areas. Strong analytical, organizati