Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity Programs

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a dedicated Title IX Investigator to manage discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sexual misconduct cases from intake through closure. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and strong interviewing and analytical writing skills; jurisdictional knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities include conducting intake meetings, developing investigation plans, interviewing parties, evaluating evidence, and preparing clear reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant professional experience in compliance, investigations, HR, student conduct, civil rights, or a related field.
• Experience conducting fact-finding interviews, evaluating evidence, and preparing analytical written work.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages matters from intake to closure, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sexual misconduct.
• Conducts intake and options meetings; develops investigation plans; interviews parties and witnesses; evaluates evidence; prepares objective written reports.
• Assists Director EOP and Title IX Coordinator with attestations and related processes.
• Manages recruitment and hiring reviews for compliance with EEO requirements and College procedures; provides assessments and guidance.
• Delivers EOP education and training; maintains guidance materials and monitors regulatory updates.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctorate (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Maxient

Case IQ

PeopleAdmin

Job description

Job Duties

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.

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

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Higher-education experience and a juris doctorate are preferred.

Location and Working Hours

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).

Salary and Background Check

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.