Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number RTF00076PO24 USC Market Title Student Services Program Manager Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156266 Business Title Director,
Opportunity Scholars Program Campus Salkehatchie Work County Allendale College/Division USC Salkehatchie College/Division Level Department USC Salkehatchie Palmetto College Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Type of Faculty Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Student Services
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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.
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South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Director will be responsible for the overall planning, development, implementation, management and evaluation of the Opportunity Scholars Program.
Required Education and Experience
Master's degree in Student Personnel Services or related field and 5 years related experience, or bachelor's degree and 7 years related experience.
Preferred Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of the policies & procedures that affect OSP. Knowledge of the basic principles & theories of student development & educational administration. Knowledge of academic administration, program planning, & social service delivery systems. Knowledge of college admissions procedures, including a thorough understanding of student financial aid & procedures. Ability to supervise & evaluate personnel. Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, parents, and the general public.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Monitor the academic progress of participants, including transfer students, and work with the financial aid staff to ensure that program participants receive adequate financial support. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff. Provide orientation & training to OSP staff & students. Ensure that each staff member has the required skills to perform effectively.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Develop & recommend specific short & long-term goals & objectives for project programming & service development. Implement appropriate workshops & cultural activities for program participants. Develop grant proposals that supplement OSP resources. Work with local media to promote activities of OSP. Award programs for students & staff recognition. Supervise supplemental classes & tutoring. Serve as an academic advisor to program participants. Establish, maintain, and monitor official program records systems and ensure that all staff maintain required student tracking records. Conduct and analyze multiple student surveys. Develop effective, professional, and responsive programs to meet student needs. Assess graduation portfolios to ensure students meet transfer requirements.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty
Provide merit reviews in accordance with USC policy. Provide other staff development activities/resources as needed.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty
Work with campus community to develop policies that enhance the success of eligible students. Seek additional resources from public & private sources. Establish & maintain positive relationships with various institutions & agencies to facilitate cooperation in the delivery of services. Maintain active advisory board.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty
Establishes periodic progress reports to assure results are monitored and corrective action applied to maintain acceptable results. Prepares a wide variety of materials (reports, analyses, recommendations, procedures, etc.) for the purposes of documenting activities and issues, meeting compliance requirements, making presentations and providing supporting materials for requested actions. Compiles data from a wide variety of sources for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines. Participates oin management team meetings to stay abreast of activities of other departments and campus initiatives. Supervise seven staff employees.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 50
Position Attributes
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential 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. No
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date 04/01/2024 Position End Date Job Open Date 03/12/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/165548 EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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