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University of South Carolina is hiring a WSP Program Manager. This part-time, nine-month role requires managing the student experience for the Washington Semester Program in Washington, D.C., including planning orientation, weekly student check-ins, housing coordination, emergency response, and activity scheduling. The manager also instructs the 12-hour internship course, liaises with supervisors, and grades coursework.

Highlights

Manage student experience for approximately 16 students each fall and spring semester in Washington, D.C.
Plan and execute student orientation and ongoing support activities including weekly check-ins and housing management.
Serve as the emergency contact and coordinate travel and activities related to the program.
Act as instructor of record for a 12-hour internship course, including student meetings, supervisor coordination, and grading using Blackboard Ultra.
Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred skills include program and budget management, familiarity with university software systems, knowledge of the Washington D.C. area, and experience in small event planning and travel.
Experience working with or teaching high school or college students is preferred.
Part-time position, 20 hours per week, for a 9-month period.
Starting salary range from $35,568 to $40,000.
Position is within the South Carolina Honors College and involves virtual participation in related events held in Columbia, SC.

WSP Program Manager Full Description

WSP Program Manager

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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 September 28, 2025.

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 | The Program Manager will be the primary, on-site staff member for the Washington Semester Program (WSP) in Washington, D.C. In this part-time, nine month position, the incumbent will oversee the student experience in DC for approximately 16 students each fall and spring semester. This includes planning and executing orientation activities, conducting weekly touch points with students, managing housing and roommate concerns, serving as emergency contact, scheduling activities and travel, and virtually attending WSP related events held in Columbia, SC. The manager will serve as instructor of record for the 12-hour internship course, meeting with students, meeting with supervisors, and grading several components of the class. Honors College staff members should possess a wide-ranging intellectual curiosity and a commitment to working with high-achieving students.
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 | Applicants should possess program management skills, including budget management, ability to learn university software systems, deep knowledge of the Washington D.C. area, experience with small event planning and travel. Applicants should have some prior experience working with or teaching high school or college students.

Job Duties

Job Duty | Oversee student experience in Washington D.C. for approximately 16 students per semester (program runs fall and spring only)This includes:o Plan and execute on-site orientation activities upon student arrivalo Provide weekly touch points with the studentso Manage any housing and roommate concernso Coordinate with the faculty member teaching the Washington DC experience course to assist with scheduling activities, travel, and serving as co-leader as needed on excursions, particularly those outside the metro DC area.o Host end of semester/closing activities with studentso Attend virtual orientation workshop with incoming students each semester and give presentation on what to expect while in Washington D.C.o Serve as emergency contact for students
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 50Job Duty | Serve as instructor of record for the 12-hour internship experienceThis includes:o Meet with students one-on-one for internship check-ins and evaluationso Serve as point of contact for internship supervisorso Coordinate mid-term and final evaluations with internship site supervisorso Guide students in reflection throughout the semestero Assign and grade all components of the internship course, for example, informational interview, elevator pitch, all other professional development activities, utilizing USC’s course management system, Blackboard Ultra.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 50

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 | Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date | 12/01/2025
Job Open Date | 09/05/2025
Job Close Date | 09/28/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | 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 September 28, 2025.

Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194448
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 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
* Although we accept resumes for review, the application is the official hiring document maintained by the university. Offers of employment and starting salaries are based on the education and work experience (including beginning and end dates) included in the university application only, not your resume. Have you included all details for all education, volunteer and work experiences in your job application?
- Yes
- No
* Describe your individual and group advising experience with post-secondary high-ability students.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience working in higher ed, or in a complex office environment.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your teaching experience in higher education and/or in other educational settings.
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume
List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

Original Job Description

WSP Program Manager

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

We are only accepting applications submitted by September 28, 2025.

About USC

Position Description

Job Duties

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have 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
* Although we accept resumes for review, the application is the official hiring document maintained by the university. Offers of employment and starting salaries are based on the education and work experience (including beginning and end dates) included in the university application only, not your resume. Have you included all details for all education, volunteer and work experiences in your job application?
- Yes
- No
* Describe your individual and group advising experience with post-secondary high-ability students.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience working in higher ed, or in a complex office environment.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your teaching experience in higher education and/or in other educational settings.
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume
List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

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