Associate Director Peer Leadership

Benefits

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• 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

College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support

Department

Department SAAS UHS Counseling and Psychology Services

State Pay Range

State Pay Range G11

USC Market Range

USC Market Range MRI - $69,913 $ 87,391 $ 104,870

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $69,913 - $87,391

Location of Vacancy

Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC

Link to USC Market Title (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Job Level M0 - Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) Associate Director Peer Leadership

Part/Full Time

Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 37.5

Work Schedule

8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday

Willing to work occasional evening and weekend hours required for campus events, programs, or emergencies.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category

Job Search Category Student Services

About USC

About University of South Carolina

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.

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.

Requires a master’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience.

Licensed or license eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Independent Social Work in Clinical Practice (LISW-CP), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of South Carolina within 6 months of hire.

• Strong background in program development, implementation, and evaluation, with a focus on mental health and wellness initiatives.
• Experience supervising professional staff, graduate students, or peer educators.
• Crisis intervention experience and familiarity with campus crisis response protocols.

• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong crisis management and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and engage with external partners.
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using data management and evaluation software for program assessment.

• Provide a broad range of time-limited counseling and psychological services to students to include individual, couples, and group therapy.
• Provide…