Director of Incident Response, Education & Compliance

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University of South Carolina is hiring a Director of Incident Response, Education & Compliance. This role leads a centralized civil rights function by overseeing institution-wide incident responses and supportive measures related to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct, while directing strategic education and compliance initiatives to ensure coordinated, trauma-informed, and legally compliant civil rights responses. The Director also supervises staff and aligns operations across incident response, education, and compliance to promote equitable access and institutional effectiveness.

Highlights

Leads institution-wide incident response and supportive measures for civil rights reports including discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.
Provides strategic direction and oversight for civil rights education and training programs, ensuring compliance and awareness.
Manages civil rights compliance efforts, policy interpretation, reporting, and risk mitigation in collaboration with campus partners.
Supervises incident response staff, Education Specialist, and Compliance Specialist to align operational functions.
Requires bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of related experience, including prior management experience.
Preferred qualifications include advanced degrees (Master’s, J.D., Doctorate), relevant certifications, and experience with case management systems like Maxient.
Extensive knowledge of civil rights laws including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA, Clery Act, and FERPA.
Strong leadership, strategic planning, analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Annual salary range from $107,351 to $166,394 with a full-time 37.5-hour work week.
Serves in the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX within the Access, Civil Rights and Community Engagement division.

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Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by June 5, 2026

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities

Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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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 USC

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.

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.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description

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.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
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, organizational, and strategic planning skills. Ability to interpret policy and apply sound judgment in sensitive situations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholders.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Incident Response and Supportive Measures Leadership: Provides strategic oversight of the institution-wide incident response function and supportive measures response to reports of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. Ensures timely, equitable, and trauma-informed response processes. Oversees the intake, assessment, and response to all incoming reports. Directs development and implementation of supportive measures for complainants and respondents. Ensures consistent case management practices and appropriate documentation in case management systems. Supervises incident response staff and monitors caseload distribution and service delivery. Establishes and refines processes to support institutional compliance with federal and state law. Collaborates with campus partners to ensure access to resources and support.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	40

Job Duty	Education and Training Leadership: Provides strategic direction for civil rights education and training initiatives to promote awareness, prevention, and compliance. Supervises the Education Specialist and oversees development of training programs. Directs design and implementation of training for faculty, staff, and students. Ensures required training compliance and monitors participation metrics. Collaborates on communication strategies to disseminate information campus-wide. Evaluates effectiveness of training programs and incorporates best practices and emerging technologies.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Compliance and Policy Oversight: Leads development and implementation of civil rights compliance strategies to ensure adherence to federal, state, and institutional requirements. Supervises the Compliance Specialist and oversees compliance planning and reporting. Ensures timely and accurate completion of required federal and state reports. Monitors changes in laws and regulations and implements necessary updates. Partners with Human Resources and other stakeholders on compliance initiatives. Provides consultation on policy interpretation and risk mitigation.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Strategic Leadership and Administration: Provides leadership for cross-functional alignment and continuous improvement of civil rights operations. Develops and implements strategic goals for incident response, education, and compliance functions. Uses data and assessment to inform decision-making and improve services. Represents the office in campus committees and external engagements. Ensures alignment with institutional mission and priorities.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Other Duties Perform other related duties as assigned.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive	No
Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date	05/06/2026
Job Close Date	06/05/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. *We are only accepting applications submitted by* June 5, 2026 The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/205937
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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