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Logo Posting Number STA00484PO26 Job Family Student Enrichment Job Function Student Life USC Market Title Manager, Student Life Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133997 Job Level M2 - Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) Asst Director Student Life Campus Beaufort Work County Beaufort College/Division USC Beaufort College/Division Level Department BFT Student Life State Pay Range G10 USC Market Range MRG - $57,779 $72,224 $86,669 Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience and education Location of Vacancy USC Beaufort supported area Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months Job Search Category Student Services
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Assistant Director of Student Life
University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) - Bluffton Campus
Where Leadership, Student Success, and Coastal Living Come Together
Are you passionate about creating unforgettable student experiences? Do you thrive in a dynamic, energetic environment where every day brings new opportunities to inspire, lead, and make an impact? The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) invites enthusiastic, student-centered professionals to join our team as the Assistant Director of Student Life.
Located in the heart of South Carolina's beautiful Lowcountry, USCB offers the perfect combination of a close-knit campus community, innovative programming, and an exceptional quality of life. This is more than a job-it's an opportunity to help shape the student experience while living on our scenic Bluffton campus.
Make an Impact
Reporting to the Director of Campus Recreation & Student Life, the Assistant Director of Student Life serves as a key leader in developing, implementing, and assessing engaging student life programs and services across both the Beaufort and Bluffton campuses. This position plays a vital role in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and vibrant campus culture where students thrive academically, socially, and personally.
As the day-to-day leader of the Student Life office, you'll oversee registered student organizations, coordinate leadership development initiatives, and create opportunities that foster involvement, belonging, school spirit, and lifelong leadership skills.
What You'll Do
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate is an energetic, creative, and highly organized student affairs professional who enjoys building relationships and creating meaningful experiences for students.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
Live Where You Lead
This is a live-in position located on the USCB Bluffton Campus, with university housing provided.
The Assistant Director is expected to:
Why USCB?
Nestled in South Carolina's stunning Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina Beaufort offers an exceptional opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying coastal living. Our campuses are known for their welcoming atmosphere, personalized student experience, and commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement.
At USCB, you'll join a collaborative team dedicated to helping students discover their passions, build lifelong friendships, and become engaged leaders on campus and beyond.
If you're ready to inspire students, build community, and help create an extraordinary college experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and help shape the next generation of Sand Sharks!
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the following Student Life areas: program/event planning, budget management, student engagement platform, student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, and student leadership development.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of the basic principles and theories of student development, educational administration, and public relations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff and the general public, to identify, develop and implement programs and activities that will benefit the campus community, and to develop budgets and monitor expenditures. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high volume environment and possess a great deal of flexibility. Ability to work independently when not working as part of the team; possess and sustain a high energy level and exhibit a positive attitude. This is a live-in position on the Bluffton campus with housing provided, requiring the Assistant Director to reside on campus and participate in an on-call rotation to support the student experience outside of regular business hours. This position will be asked to flex time to work some nights and weekends for functions and events.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Administer a comprehensive student life program on the Beaufort and Bluffton campuses by providing vision, leadership, and management for a vibrant and engaging campus experience. Serve as the administrator for the campus engagement platform, Involve, and utilize data and assessment strategies to evaluate student involvement, identify trends, and inform program development and outreach efforts. Develop and enhance student engagement pathways through oversight of major programming initiatives that connect students to organizations, leadership opportunities, and campus activities. Collaborate with campus partners to support shared goals and create positive student experiences, while providing guidance in the planning and execution of traditional events such as Welcome Week and other signature programs. Manage departmental budgets, oversee the operations of the Lagoon Lounge as a welcoming student space, and ensure compliance with institutional policies, risk management practices, and applicable regulations related to student activities and organizations.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty
Oversee Registered Student Organizations (RSOs),including fraternity and sorority life, by providing leadership, guidance, and administrative support to student organizations and their advisors. Manage the student organization registration process, including new club development and on boarding, while ensuring compliance with university policies and financial procedures. Oversight of all RSO budgets and finances related to RSO. Add, Develop and deliver training opportunities for student leaders and advisors focused on leadership development, programming, budgeting, and risk management. Support student organizations through advising on event planning, engagement strategies, and membership growth, while overseeing facility reservations and maintaining the student organization handbook. Additionally, assist with Panhellenic recruitment, serve as a liaison with fraternity and sorority national organizations, and maintain knowledge of governing council policies and risk management standards.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty
Deliver leadership education by designing and facilitating workshops, trainings, consultations, and collaborative programs that support student development. Develop and implement student leader recognition initiatives, including oversight of the annual Student Life awards banquet, and coordinate logistics for large-scale leadership events such as conferences and retreats. Collaborate with campus partners to integrate leadership development opportunities across programs and initiatives, while tracking student participation to assess engagement and inform future programming.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Direct and supervise two professional staff members responsible for student life on both the Beaufort and Bluffton campuses. Hire, train and evaluate professional staff using appropriate management principles according to university policy and procedures. Complete employee performance forms timely and accurately. Communicate expectations and provide feedback to assist employees with performance improvement, professional development, and skill/competency development.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current with best practices and research, and apply this knowledge to enhance work activities and student outcomes. Maintain a working understanding of institutional policies, including FERPA regulations related to the release of student information. Contribute to the Division of Student Development through participation in meetings, committees, and assigned projects, while supporting departmental strategic planning, goal setting, assessment, and data-informed decision-making. Assist with university-wide events such as open house, orientation, registration, and accepted students' day, and perform other duties as assigned by the Director.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 06/25/2026 Job Close Date 09/25/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions will remain posted on our employment website for a minimum of five (5) business days. After this period, postings may be closed at the department's discretion. Our site is updated regularly, and the length of the recruitment and screening process may vary depending on the position and related factors. If your qualifications are selected for further consideration, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
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