Job Description SummaryThis 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.
EntityMedical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker TypeEmployee
Worker Sub-TypeRegular
Cost CenterCC005541 SYS - Organizational Engagement & Excellence
Pay Rate TypeSalary
Pay GradeHealth-31
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Work ShiftJob DescriptionThis 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 DescriptionEducation: Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and/or relevant work experience Work Experience: 7 years progressive work experience and 2 years management experience.
Physical Requirements- Climbing stairs: Infrequent
- Working indoors: Continuous
- Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
- Working from elevated areas: Frequent
- Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
- Bending at the waist: Continuous
- Twisting at the waist: 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
