University of South Carolina
Director of Intnl Programs
🇺🇸 Aiken, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $49K - $62K
💻 Project Management
🗓️ December 4th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Director of International Programs. This role involves managing, implementing, and assessing international programming, providing immigration support and services to international students, offering academic advisement, and assisting with study abroad programs.
Highlights
- Manage and assess international programs, including collaborations with faculty and international partners.
- Provide academic advisement to international students to maintain scholarship and visa eligibility.
- Oversee all study abroad programs, including planning, promotion, and support for faculty and students abroad.
- Administer immigration support services, including SEVIS record maintenance and work authorization assistance.
- Collaborate with Admissions to support international student recruitment and matriculation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
- Expertise in immigration regulations and their application necessary.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field with three or more years of relevant experience required; equivalent certification or training may substitute.
- Position is full-time, 12-month managerial role with a salary range of $49,396 to $61,745.
- Department: AIK Student Life and Services at USC Aiken College/Division Level.
Director of Intnl Programs Full Description
Director of Intnl Programs
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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 January 19, 2026.
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 January 19, 2026.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
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Posting Number | STA00944PO25
Job Family | Student Enrichment
Job Function | Student Experience
USC Market Title | Student Experience Manager
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133973
Job Level | M0 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title) | Director of Intnl Programs
Campus | Aiken
Work County | Aiken
College/Division | USC Aiken College/Division Level
Department | AIK Student Life and Services
State Pay Band | 6
Approved Starting Salary | $49,396
Advertised Salary Range | $49,396 - $61,745
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule |
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Student Services
Posting Number | STA00944PO25
Job Family | Student Enrichment
Job Function | Student Experience
USC Market Title | Student Experience Manager
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133973
Job Level | M0 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title) | Director of Intnl Programs
Campus | Aiken
Work County | Aiken
College/Division | USC Aiken College/Division Level
Department | AIK Student Life and Services
State Pay Band | 6
Approved Starting Salary | $49,396
Advertised Salary Range | $49,396 - $61,745
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule |
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Student Services
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 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 | Director of International Programs (Student Services Manager I), Salary: $49,396 – $61,745 per year, USCA Student Affairs
Director of International Programs: Responsible for managing, implementing and assessing international programming; provide immigration support and services to international students; provide academic advisement and assist with study abroad programs. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong verbal and written communications skills. Expertise in immigration regulations, interpretation and application. Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and staff to develop and deliver programs and services and appreciation for the needs of diverse, international/multicultural populations. Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Application deadline: January 19, 2026. USCA is an AA/EOE. We strive to cultivate an environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of all individuals.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 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
Preferred Qualifications |
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Strong verbal and written communications skills. Expertise in immigration regulations, interpretation and application. Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and staff to develop and deliver programs and services and appreciation for the needs of diverse, international/multicultural populations.
Director of International Programs: Responsible for managing, implementing and assessing international programming; provide immigration support and services to international students; provide academic advisement and assist with study abroad programs. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong verbal and written communications skills. Expertise in immigration regulations, interpretation and application. Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and staff to develop and deliver programs and services and appreciation for the needs of diverse, international/multicultural populations. Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Application deadline: January 19, 2026. USCA is an AA/EOE. We strive to cultivate an environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of all individuals.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 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
Preferred Qualifications |
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Strong verbal and written communications skills. Expertise in immigration regulations, interpretation and application. Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and staff to develop and deliver programs and services and appreciation for the needs of diverse, international/multicultural populations.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Directs efforts which foster greater understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures by collaborating with faculty and staff to develop and implement educational and experiential programs, , including Fulbright recommendations, recruitment, and participation. Assist with the promotion and implementation of international MOUs as it relates to engaging international partners through study and work abroad, and through USC Aiken class interactions with international partners.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Provide academic advisement to international students to ensure that they remain eligible for scholarships and student visas per scholarship requirements and governmental regulations
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Oversee all study aboard programs. Collaborate with faculty to develop international exchange and study abroad experiences for students. Advise students and faculty about opportunities for study abroad programs through individual and group information sessions. Maintain up-to-date campus policies and procedures pertaining to study abroad programs sponsored by USC Aiken. Assist faculty to plan, organize and make local arrangements for study abroad programs. Provide support services to faculty and students while they are studying abroad and when they return to campus. Actively promote study abroad on campus. Manages the process to ensure students can travel abroad.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Direct all immigration support services to international students once they have matriculated. Services will include, but not be limited to, providing information and support pertaining to immigration eligibility, processing documents, and maintaining SEVIS records; assisting students with work authorization policies and procedures; and assisting students in matters of cultural adjustment and orientation to the university community. Work closely with Admissions to provide support, advice, and advocacy to help qualified international students apply and matriculate to USC Aiken. Represent the university to maintain and build new partners abroad.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Other duties as assigned.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Provide academic advisement to international students to ensure that they remain eligible for scholarships and student visas per scholarship requirements and governmental regulations
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Oversee all study aboard programs. Collaborate with faculty to develop international exchange and study abroad experiences for students. Advise students and faculty about opportunities for study abroad programs through individual and group information sessions. Maintain up-to-date campus policies and procedures pertaining to study abroad programs sponsored by USC Aiken. Assist faculty to plan, organize and make local arrangements for study abroad programs. Provide support services to faculty and students while they are studying abroad and when they return to campus. Actively promote study abroad on campus. Manages the process to ensure students can travel abroad.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Direct all immigration support services to international students once they have matriculated. Services will include, but not be limited to, providing information and support pertaining to immigration eligibility, processing documents, and maintaining SEVIS records; assisting students with work authorization policies and procedures; and assisting students in matters of cultural adjustment and orientation to the university community. Work closely with Admissions to provide support, advice, and advocacy to help qualified international students apply and matriculate to USC Aiken. Represent the university to maintain and build new partners abroad.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Other duties as assigned.
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.
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
Hazardous weather category | Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 12/02/2025
Job Close Date | 01/19/2026
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 January 19, 2026.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/198934
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.
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 12/02/2025
Job Close Date | 01/19/2026
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 January 19, 2026.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/198934
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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Optional Documents
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