Associate Director Individual Services

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

Associate Director of Individual Services
Department: SAAS UHS Healthy Carolina

Employment type:

Full Time

Are you an experienced leader in health services? Are you a strategic planner and leader when it comes to health programming?

This role provides strategic leadership to support student success through evidence‑based individual, interpersonal and institutional strategies, including Wellness Coaching, BASICS, and Gamecock Recovery.

• Oversee individual health education efforts, including Wellness Coaching, BASICS, and recovery coaching.
• Oversee Gamecock Recovery program.
• Provide leadership and supervision to student and professional staff.
• Manage, report, and publicize Student Well‑being’s progress toward the achievement of unit, divisional, and university objectives.
• Conduct assessment of services, utilization and facilitators to ensure effectiveness.
• Work closely with the department and leadership to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with university, division, department, and unit priorities.

Competitive salary + benefits: 15 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday). An engaging and collaborative environment.

• Knowledge and ability to apply relevant theories and research, including modern health education, motivational interviewing, and coaching practices and theories.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Intermediate desktop publishing, word processing and spreadsheet skills necessary.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Classified and Unclassified positions.

• Master’s degree and 5 years experience in well‑being management.
• Experience with collegiate recovery initiatives.

• Job code: EX‑9875D94B
• Job type:
  Full‑time
• Location:
  
  South Carolina

03/31/2026. We are only accepting applications submitted by March 31, 2026.

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. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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