Assistant Director of Service and Community Living

Posting number: 9956275

Department: University of South Carolina

Job classification: Director

Posting type: Open

Categories: Management

Summary

Assistant Director of Service and Community Living Department: SAAS Student Life Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time About UofSC 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. Inclusive Excellence Statement Advertised Job Summary Assistant Director of Service and Community Living - Are you passionate about connecting students with meaningful opportunities to serve their communities? - Ready to inspire the next generation of socially responsible leaders? - Do you enjoy building partnerships that bring campuses and communities together? - Can you turn a passion for service into experiences that help students learn, lead, and grow? The Assistant Director of Service and Community Living leads the development, implementation, and long-term planning of community engagement programs that promote socially responsible leadership. As an integral member of the Leadership and Service Center team, the Assistant Director builds community partnerships, coordinates campus-wide service events, collaborates with campus partners, supervises and advises students, assesses program effectiveness, and manages program budgets. The position also supports the University's mission and goals by participating in recruitment and retention activities for prospective and current students, as appropriate. Primary Job Duties: - Oversee the design, coordination, and implementation of community engagement initiatives that provide meaningful learning experiences beyond the classroom for all student populations at the University of South Carolina. - Supervises, trains, develops, and evaluates a full-time coordinator, student employees, student peer leaders, and interns within the unit. Establishes clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations, ensuring each staff member understands how their work contributes to team and departmental goals. - Develops and maintains strategic, collaborative partnerships with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, local neighborhoods, and educational institutions to connect university students and other program participants with meaningful volunteer opportunities in the community. - Serve as a member of the Student Life/Leadership and Service Center staff by meeting regularly with supervisors, attending staff meetings, participating in departmental, university, and community-wide committees, and developing and supporting internal and external initiatives. - Assists in developing budgets and monitoring expenditures in accordance with university policies to ensure responsible stewardship of resources supporting activities, programs, and related inventories. Perks: - Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find! - 15 paid vacation days - 15 paid sick days - 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday) - An engaging and collaborative environment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BALBcUSl7ck 

Examples of duties

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Knowledge of the basic principles and theories of student development and leadership and the understanding of community and civic engagement principles. - Ability to interact with internal constituents and community partners on regular basis. Skilled in planning and executing special events and one-time programs. - Ability to interpret and apply policy and procedure as it applies to program coordination. - Coordinate multiple high level events simultaneously. Ability to develop budgets and monitor expenditures. 

Supplemental information

Job Close Date 11/06/2026 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. 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 November 6 2026. 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 Clickhttps://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsc.edu%2Fabout%2Foffices_and_divisions%2Fhuman_resources%2Fcareers%2Findex.php&data=05%7C01%7CKURTRS%40email.sc.edu%7Ceca45df616784275e15908dab2a706ac%7C4b2a4b19d135420e8bb2b1cd238998cc%7C0%7C0%7C638018727680845870%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=j6sQGvabHDZHDmRBFwMrq8P8QCuDmChuJ%2FH5%2F8hDRUw%3D&reserved=0 to learn more about why you should work at USC. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9956275 EEO Statement 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. je-46c997354d9c472b9ace896540da25f3