Assistant Director of Student Life

Assistant Director of Student Life

Salary

$40,086.00 - $68,136.00 Annually

Location

York County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

192157

Agency

York Technical College

Opening Date

08/25/2026

Closing Date

9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

CB70

Position Number:

TBD

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other):

Monday - Friday (8:00 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN07

Hiring Range - Min.

$40,086.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$56,100.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please apply online, taking care to complete the state application with all work history and education. Incomplete applications will be disqualified and will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities

York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State.

The Assistant Director of Student Life performs the following functions:

• New Student Orientation and Transition - Plans, implements, and evaluates New Student Orientation and related transition experiences. Develops annual plans, schedules, program content, communications, and operating procedures. Coordinates with Admissions, Academic Advising, academic divisions, Financial Aid, Student Records, Campus Safety, and other College areas to ensure students receive accurate and consistent information. Manages program logistics, facilities, technology, materials, participant communications, and follow-up. Identifies and communicates gaps affecting students' transition from admission through registration and the beginning of classes.
• First-Year Engagement and Student Ambassador Coordination - Develops and coordinates programs, communications, events, and outreach that help new students navigate the College, build connections, and engage with available resources. Collaborates with faculty and staff to address common first-year transition needs and connect students with appropriate services and opportunities. Coordinates the recruitment, preparation, scheduling, and participation of student ambassadors, orientation leaders, peer leaders, and other students supporting assigned programs. Provides program-specific instructions, resources, and feedback to help participating students represent the College effectively and support their peers.
• Program Administration, Assessment, and Improvement - Establishes goals, expected outcomes, implementation plans, and measures of effectiveness for assigned programs. Uses participation data, student feedback, and institutional information to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements. Prepares reports and maintains program records, procedures, calendars, communications, and other operational materials. Monitors assigned program budgets, processes purchases, and coordinates the use of facilities, equipment, technology, and other resources in accordance with College and State requirements.
• Student Life Support and College Service - Provides administrative and event support for designated Student Life activities outside the position's primary orientation and transition responsibilities. Participates in College committees, workgroups, recruitment activities, student programs, and special projects. Represents Student Life at designated College and community events.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Bachelors degree and at least two years of experience administering new student orientation and/or first-year experience programs or experience coordinating complex programs, initiatives, or events involving multiple departments and stakeholder
• Experience training, scheduling, and providing day-to-day direction to student employees, orientation leaders, peer mentors, student ambassadors, or similar program participants

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree

Additional Comments

Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application may be required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than a twelfth grade education
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02

Do you have at least two years of experience administering new student orientation and/or first-year experience programs or experience coordinating complex programs, initiatives, or events involving multiple departments and stakeholders?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience training, scheduling, and providing day-to-day direction to student employees, orientation leaders, peer mentors, student ambassadors, or similar program participants?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency York Technical College Address 452 S. Anderson Road

Rock Hill, South Carolina, 29730

Phone 803-981-7183

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.