Associate Director Faculty-Led -Learning Community; FL-LLC Programs

Associate Director of the Faculty-Led Living-Learning Community (FL-LLC) Programs

University of South Carolina – Columbia, SC

• Provide leadership to the FL-LLC Program, ensuring alignment with institutional goals for retention, engagement, and academic success.
• Supervise and evaluate program staff, including coordinators and administrative support personnel; serve as administrator for Program Leads with dotted‑line coordination of Faculty Directors.
• Manage daily operations of the FL-LLC program, including procurement, human resources, student hiring, and housing assignments in coordination with Shared Services.
• Lead faculty recruitment efforts for the LLC Faculty Associate Program and coordinate linked coursework, attributes, and logistics with campus partners.
• Design and implement comprehensive training and onboarding for new Faculty Directors and Program Leads.
• Serve as primary liaison to campus partners such as University Housing, Admissions, Education Abroad, and the Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning.

• Strategic Leadership & Supervision: Provide leadership, facilitate performance planning, and lead regular leadership meetings.
• Administrative & Operational Oversight: Manage daily operations, housing assignments, collaborations with campus partners, and maintain the FL-LLC Microsoft Teams platform.
• Training & Development: Develop and update training materials, coordinate professional development workshops, and facilitate training on university systems.
• Assessment & Reporting: Lead development of annual assessment reports, maintain data dashboards, and collaborate with the Director of Assessment.
• Campus Partnerships & External Relations: Advocate for the FL-LLC program, represent it in university communications, and participate in external conferences.
• Marketing & Social Media Strategy: Collaborate with the Office of Communications to highlight student success stories and oversee digital storytelling efforts.
• Special Projects & Other Duties: Contribute to divisional initiatives and represent the division on institutional committees.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• 15 paid vacation days.
• 15 paid sick days.
• 13 paid holidays, including an extended December holiday.
• Work‑life balance: full‑time pay with a 37.5‑hour work week.
• Collaborative work environment in close proximity to the iconic USC Horseshoe.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 or more years of job‑related experience (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).

• Master’s degree in higher education or related field.
• Seven years of full‑time experience.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, program development, team leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Experience and understanding of student learning and living‑learning programs (LLC).
• Understanding of university housing operations and familiarity with People Soft, Star Rez, Garnet Gate, and Blackboard.
• Strong understanding of assessment methodologies and data‑informed decision‑making.
• Experience developing collaborative relationships with faculty and administrative stakeholders.
• Proficiency in content creation and promotion through institutional and social media platforms.

• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of student development theory and the integration of academic and residential experiences.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with faculty and senior administrators.
• Strong project management, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence and the promotion of equitable learning environments.

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.