University of South Carolina
Campus Dean
🇺🇸 Sumter, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Other
🗓️ November 11th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Campus Dean for USC Sumter. The Campus Dean will lead academic and administrative operations, manage financial and fundraising activities, and build community and business relationships to support the campus mission and vision.
Highlights
- Provide leadership in developing and reviewing academic and administrative policies and procedures.
- Administer credit and noncredit academic programs.
- Oversee campus physical plant operations and maintenance.
- Lead campus outreach, serving as primary representative to local agencies and community organizations.
- Identify community needs, secure financial support, and advocate for the campus.
- Manage campus financial health, budgets, and capital expenditure programs.
- Serve on university committees and represent the campus at various bodies.
- Required education: Earned doctorate and experience at department/division head level or above with tenure at professor rank.
- Must demonstrate progressive leadership, inclusive excellence, fiscal and fundraising expertise, and experience with accreditation and distance education.
- Full-time, tenure-track position with a required residency in Sumter, SC.
Campus Dean Full Description
Campus Dean
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Must live in Sumter, South Carolina
Posting Details
Posting Summary
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Posting Number | FAC00229PO25
Advertised Title | Campus Dean
Campus | Sumter
College/Division | USC Sumter College/Division Level
Department | USC Sumter - Palmetto College
Advertised Salary Range | Salary commensurate with education & experience
Location of Vacancy | Required to live in Sumter, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Position Category | Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis | 12 months
Work County | Sumter
Tenure Information | Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category | Faculty
Posting Number | FAC00229PO25
Advertised Title | Campus Dean
Campus | Sumter
College/Division | USC Sumter College/Division Level
Department | USC Sumter - Palmetto College
Advertised Salary Range | Salary commensurate with education & experience
Location of Vacancy | Required to live in Sumter, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Position Category | Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis | 12 months
Work County | Sumter
Tenure Information | Tenure-Track/Tenured
Job Search Category | Faculty
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.
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 state 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.
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state 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.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | The University of South Carolina Sumter invites applicants for the position of Campus Dean.
Reporting to the Chancellor for Palmetto College, the Campus Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer for USC Sumter. The Campus Dean will lead the strategic, programmatic, financial, fundraising, and management operations that support the campus’ mission and vision.The Campus Dean is responsible for building effective relationships with area businesses and community organizations; assessing course offerings to ensure student needs are met; and closely monitoring enrollment and the campus’s financial health. The Campus Dean oversees planning, organizing, and directing community outreach and marketing to fulfill USC Sumter’s educational mission.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and review of academic and administrative policies and procedures in all significant areas of operation (i.e., student, instructional, administrative, business, financial services, and auxiliary services)Administer all credit and noncredit programs.Serve as the principal administrator for all physical plant operations and maintenance assigned to USC Sumter.Lead and direct all campus outreach activities, including serving as the primary representative of the campus and the university in relations with local external agencies (e.g., advisory boards, alums, legislators, media, community leaders, business and professional organizations).Identify community programmatic needs, secure financial support, and maintain a base of public community support; serve as the primary advocate and spokesperson for the campus.Interpret and implement university policy at the local campus level; provide leadership in establishing campus objectives and goals; develop and manage all resources essential to the achievement of campus objectives and goals.Oversee the campus’s financial management; develop and implement capital expenditure programs; and create, manage, and review budgets.Serve on various departments, divisions, and university committees; represent the campus at appropriate university bodies, committees, councils, etc.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate experience as both a team member and team leader, should understand the importance of both budget and human resources management, have a demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence, promote and encourage critical thinking, be able to attract external funding, create and strengthen ties with the community and possess strong communication skills.
Required Education and Experience | Earned doctorate from an accredited universityMinimum of three years of experience at the Department or Division Head level or aboveExperience and achievements commensurate with tenure at the rank of Professor.A substantial record of scholarship within the academic discipline/education fieldProgressive leadership and administrative experience at an institution of higher learningA strong demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence within a universityDemonstrated leadership within an interdisciplinary campus that emphasizes collaboration among colleges and campuses, evidence of growing student enrollment and successful enrollment management, and evidence of sound financial managementSubstantially skilled fiscal and fundraising expertise to help increase the endowment for supporting programs, scholarships, students, and distinguished chairsExperience with national accreditation agencies/bodiesExperience with developing, coordinating, and delivering distance education programsEvidence of being a successful leader and of having significant creative accomplishments
Preferred Qualifications | The preferred candidate must be a results-oriented leader with a strong vision, creativity, and initiative, who also demonstrates strong organizational and leadership skills and has a demonstrable ability to build relationships that enhance the campus reputation and secure resources.
Reporting to the Chancellor for Palmetto College, the Campus Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer for USC Sumter. The Campus Dean will lead the strategic, programmatic, financial, fundraising, and management operations that support the campus’ mission and vision.The Campus Dean is responsible for building effective relationships with area businesses and community organizations; assessing course offerings to ensure student needs are met; and closely monitoring enrollment and the campus’s financial health. The Campus Dean oversees planning, organizing, and directing community outreach and marketing to fulfill USC Sumter’s educational mission.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and review of academic and administrative policies and procedures in all significant areas of operation (i.e., student, instructional, administrative, business, financial services, and auxiliary services)Administer all credit and noncredit programs.Serve as the principal administrator for all physical plant operations and maintenance assigned to USC Sumter.Lead and direct all campus outreach activities, including serving as the primary representative of the campus and the university in relations with local external agencies (e.g., advisory boards, alums, legislators, media, community leaders, business and professional organizations).Identify community programmatic needs, secure financial support, and maintain a base of public community support; serve as the primary advocate and spokesperson for the campus.Interpret and implement university policy at the local campus level; provide leadership in establishing campus objectives and goals; develop and manage all resources essential to the achievement of campus objectives and goals.Oversee the campus’s financial management; develop and implement capital expenditure programs; and create, manage, and review budgets.Serve on various departments, divisions, and university committees; represent the campus at appropriate university bodies, committees, councils, etc.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate experience as both a team member and team leader, should understand the importance of both budget and human resources management, have a demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence, promote and encourage critical thinking, be able to attract external funding, create and strengthen ties with the community and possess strong communication skills.
Required Education and Experience | Earned doctorate from an accredited universityMinimum of three years of experience at the Department or Division Head level or aboveExperience and achievements commensurate with tenure at the rank of Professor.A substantial record of scholarship within the academic discipline/education fieldProgressive leadership and administrative experience at an institution of higher learningA strong demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence within a universityDemonstrated leadership within an interdisciplinary campus that emphasizes collaboration among colleges and campuses, evidence of growing student enrollment and successful enrollment management, and evidence of sound financial managementSubstantially skilled fiscal and fundraising expertise to help increase the endowment for supporting programs, scholarships, students, and distinguished chairsExperience with national accreditation agencies/bodiesExperience with developing, coordinating, and delivering distance education programsEvidence of being a successful leader and of having significant creative accomplishments
Preferred Qualifications | The preferred candidate must be a results-oriented leader with a strong vision, creativity, and initiative, who also demonstrates strong organizational and leadership skills and has a demonstrable ability to build relationships that enhance the campus reputation and secure resources.
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date | 01/01/2026
Job Open Date | 10/20/2025
Job Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant | Must live in Sumter, South Carolina
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/196397
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.
Job Open Date | 10/20/2025
Job Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant | Must live in Sumter, South Carolina
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/196397
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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Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
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