Dir., Stu. Advs Career Dev

Job Title

Dir., Stu. Advs. & Career Dev.

SOMC Student Affairs

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

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.

The Director of Student Advising and Career Development will provide students with resources and a supportive community of advisors, mentors, and staff to promote their development and transition from medical school to residency training. They will empower and guide students in setting and advancing their achievement of effective, individual-driven career and professional goals. They will procure and sustain a dedicated, qualified cadre of advisor and mentor resources equipped to enable effective student career decisions, and maintain resources necessary to advise, coach, and support students in making choices regarding their medical specialty areas, residencies, and careers, as well as guiding their professional interests and goals.

Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.

• Detail-oriented, with the ability to work with various stakeholders to achieve a desired result.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and carefully manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with short deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze data to produce reports and for assessment purposes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with key employers, visitors, professional contacts, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office and web-based software.
• Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.

04/10/2026

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.

Only accepting applications submitted by April 10, 2026.

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

None provided.

Master’s degree in a job-related field and 4 or more years of experience in medical student affairs, career advising, academic advising, or a related educational leadership role or other job-related experience.