University of South Carolina is hiring an Assistant Director. This role leads and assists in supervising personnel and programs within the Department of Student Leadership & Engagement, focusing on leadership programming, parent and family engagement, student supervision, community service initiatives, and event planning. The position requires developing and managing community service programs, facility management, serving as an advisor to student groups, and overseeing immersive service/educational series.
Highlights
Develop and evaluate community service and volunteer outreach programs, including immersive service experiences.
Manage Student Activities Center facility usage, repairs, and communication according to policies.
Advise traditional student events and student groups such as the College Panhellenic Council and One Table.
Co-oversee immersive service and educational series in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Culture & Belonging.
Hire, train, and supervise student employees and assist with program development and strategic planning.
Requires bachelor's degree in a related field and two or more years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of certification, education, and experience.
Must possess a valid driver's license and be available for some late night and weekend work.
Preferred experience includes student organization management, event planning, community service engagement, and facilities management.
Knowledge of student development theories, group development techniques, public relations, personnel supervision, budget development, and effective communication skills is required.
Starting salary approximately $45,133 annually with full-time, 12-month employment status.
In addition to completing the online application, please also upload your resume and a separate cover letter.
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 July 7, 2025.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo | Posting Number | STA00524PO25 Job Family | Student Enrichment Job Function | Student Experience USC Market Title | Student Experience Coordinator Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133984 Job Level | P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) | Assistant Director Campus | Aiken Work County | Aiken College/Division | USC Aiken College/Division Level Department | AIK Student Life and Services State Pay Band | 5 Approved Starting Salary | $45,133 Advertised Salary Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications. Location of Vacancy | Part/Full Time | Full Time Hours per Week | 37.5 Work Schedule | Basis | 12 months Job Search Category | Other Professional
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.
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 | Assistant Director of Student Leadership & Engagement (Student Services Prog Coord II), Minimum Salary: $45,133 per year, USC Aiken Student Affairs The Assistant Director of Student Leadership & Engagement- Leadership Programs & Family Initiatives provides leadership to and assists in the supervision of the personnel and programs of the Department of Student Leadership & Engagement. Functional areas include leadership programming, parent & family engagement, student supervision, and event planning. Some knowledge of group development techniques and public relations skills required. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the general public is necessary. Must be familiar with student development theories and how to implement theory into practices. Ability to identify, develop, and implement programs and activities that will benefit the campus community, to supervise and evaluate personnel, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to develop budgets and monitor expenditures. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience; Must have a valid driver’s license; and some late night and weekend work required. Preferred: Experience with student organization management and training, event planning, and guest/families customer service relations. Application deadline: July 7, 2025. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USC Aiken is an AA/EOE. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials | Must have a valid driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications | Experience with event programming, community service engagement, and facilities management preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Some knowledge of group development techniques and public relations skills required. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the general public is necessary. Must be familiar with student development theories and how to implement theory into practices. Ability to identify, develop, and implement programs and activities that will benefit the campus community, to supervise and evaluate personnel, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to develop budgets and monitor expenditures.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Develops, implements, and evaluates community service and volunteer outreach programs for the campus community, including immersive service experiences (Alternative Service Breaks/Trips). Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Student Activities Center facility management in accordance with the university and division policies and procedures. Responsible for managing the following functions: coordinating facility use (25 Live), communicating with appropriate parties, updating student handbook, coordinating repairs or changes for physical facility. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Serves as an advisor/resource to several annual traditional events and student groups (i.e. College Panhellenic Council, One Table). Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Co-oversight of immersive service/educational series alongside Office of Institutional Culture & Belonging. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Hire, train, and supervise student employees assists with program development and evaluation; assists with the development of strategic plans. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Other duties as assigned for the operations of the Student Life Office. 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 | Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 Desired Start Date | Job Open Date | 06/30/2025 Job Close Date | 07/07/2025 Open Until Filled | No Special Instructions to Applicant | In addition to completing the online application, please also upload your resume and a separate cover letter.
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 July 7, 2025. Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/189787 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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