Director, Dignity and Unity - Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Dignity and Unity (D&U) leads the development of strategies to create and sustain an inclusive culture and welcoming environment at Roper St. Francis Healthcare (RSFH), supporting equitable practices across the health system. The role creates and implements action plans aligned with system D&U strategies and the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

The Director partners with workforce management, talent acquisition teams, ministry leaders, the System Director D&U, Leadership Councils, and Employee Resource Groups to strengthen inclusion, workforce representation, belonging, and D&U competencies. The position also supports Healthcare Anchor Network commitments, reviews D&U XP Survey metrics, develops plans to address opportunities, and represents RSFH in community outreach and organizational events. The role is based at the Palmetto Commerce Parkway Office Park in Charleston, South Carolina, with regional travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of progressive experience in inclusive leadership, belonging, and organizational culture.
• At least 2 years in a director-level role.
• Proven experience developing and implementing system-wide initiatives with cross-functional partners.
• Experience partnering with clinical departments to embed inclusive practices into care delivery.
• Demonstrated experience building inclusion, belonging, and cultural competency training programs for staff and clinicians.
• Experience developing strategic action plans from climate surveys, focus groups, and organizational needs assessments.
• Familiarity with workforce representation initiatives within healthcare operations.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leadership and HR.
• Experience facilitating conversations on belonging, access, and organizational culture with varied stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated strategic and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or related master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement strategic action plans for RSFH aligned with system D&U strategies, mission, vision, and values.
• Collaborate with Workforce Management and Executive and Operational Talent Acquisition to support an inclusive RSFH workforce.
• Partner with ministry leaders to create and scale training and practices that increase D&U competencies and reinforce behaviors supporting organizational values.
• Collaborate with the System Director D&U to support Leadership Councils and Employee Resource Groups in advancing inclusion strategies and fostering community and belonging.
• Assist with integrating Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) inclusive commitments across RSFH and the organization.
• Ensure decisions regarding people reflect the inherent dignity of all persons, meritocratic principles, and the common good.
• Analyze D&U XP Survey metrics and develop action plans to address opportunities.
• Assist in training and educating leaders and teammates based on system-wide initiatives.
• Develop consensus-building communications to influence decisions.
• Represent RSFH in the community and support outreach, D&U programs, and community or organizational events as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director