Assistant Director of Equal Employment Opportunity

Job Description: Summary This position is responsible for ensuring enterprise-wide compliance with federal and state regulations related to Title VI, Title VII, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Sections 503 and 504, VERRA and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 1557, and anti-discrimination policies across the University, Hospital, and Regional Health Networks. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC005541 SYS - Organizational Engagement & Excellence Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-31 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Description: This position is responsible for ensuring enterprise-wide compliance with federal and state regulations related to Title VI, Title VII, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Sections 503 and 504, VERRA and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 1557, and anti-discrimination policies across the University, Hospital, and Regional Health Networks.

Key Responsibilities: Compliance & Regulatory Oversight (40%) Ensure compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act federal contractor requirements, partnering with SC Vocational Rehabilitation and MUHA Talent Acquisition Team to recruit, hire, and retain qualified individuals with disabilities. Monitor compliance throughout the employment cycle. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, process student accommodation requests per university policy. Work in collaboration with each college’s ADA Liaison and engaging in the interactive process with both the student and the student’s program to provide reasonable accommodations. Manage and develop workforce plans to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Investigations & Complaint Management (30%) Conduct intake assessments and investigations related to internal discrimination complaints and coordinate responses to federal and state agencies. Develop and maintain an intake assessment and complaint log; prepare semi-annual and annual reports identifying trends, risks, and areas of concern. Meetings, Training & Policy Communication (15%) Coordinate and organize semi-annual meetings with representatives from Regional Hospitals to provide updates on state and federal compliance requirements and enterprise policies. Deliver at least one enterprise-wide training annually on EEO, ADA, and related compliance topics. Student & Employee Support (10%) Collaborate with Student Health Services (SHS) and academic programs to manage vaccination exemption requests by facilitating the interactive process with students. Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Additional Job Description: Education

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and/or relevant work experience Work Experience

Work Experience: 7 years progressive work experience and 2 years management experience.

Physical Requirements: Mobility & Posture Standing: Continuous Sitting: Continuous Walking: Continuous Climbing stairs: Infrequent Working indoors: Continuous Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent Working from elevated areas: Frequent Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent Kneeling: Infrequent Bending at the waist: Continuous Twisting at the waist: Frequent Squatting: Frequent Manual Dexterity & Strength Pinching operations: Frequent Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous Reaching overhead: Frequent Reaching in all directions: Continuous Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous Full use of both legs: Continuous Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent Lifting & Force Requirements Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent Examples: Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force Vision & Sensory Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous Color discrimination: Continuous Depth perception: Continuous Peripheral vision: Continuous Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous Tactile sensory function: Continuous Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous Selected Positions: Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous Respirator use qualification: Continuous Work Environment & Conditions Effective stress management: Continuous Rotating shifts: Frequent Overtime as required: Frequent Latex-safe environment: Continuous Equal Opportunity Statement Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. E-Verify Program Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

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