Assistant Director of Service and Community Living

Assistant Director of Service and Community Living

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 December 1, 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. Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.

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. Serves 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. Learn more about working at USC

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience - Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Job Duties

Job Duty - Oversee the benchmarking, design, coordination, and implementation of community engagement initiatives that provide meaningful beyond the classroom experiences for all student populations at the University of South Carolina. Engages directly with the planning and facilitation of these initiatives which includes student volunteer opportunities, responsible citizenship, town and gown initiatives, and community, campus, and academic unit partnerships. Programming and event planning should address budgeting, assessment, marketing, event planning, risk management, and other relevant topics as appropriate.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 30

Job Duty - Manage, train, and evaluate a full-time coordinator, student employees, student peer leaders and/or interns of the unit. Ensures that each staff member has a clear understanding of their responsibilities and roles and how their work supports the success of the broader team and department. Recruit, train, on-board, and develop service peer leaders responsible for leading various community engagement programs. Provide leadership training on a variety of topics including servant leadership, difficult conversations, social justice, risk management, conflict management, etc. Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate student staff by fostering a high-impact student employment experience that integrates NACE competencies and other high-impact practices across the full employment lifecycle. Support students' personal and professional growth through intentional interviewing, hiring and onboarding processes, 1:1 and/or team meetings, providing constructive feedback, and implementing performance management and evaluation processes, promoting the development of career readiness and transferable skills through student employment.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 20

Job Duty - Develop, maintain, and manage strategic and collaborative partnerships with community partners including non-profit organizations, government agencies, local neighborhoods, and educational institutions to successfully connect USC students and participants with volunteer opportunities within the community. Host resources and events to connect students to community partners through initiatives including but not limited to a community partner map, Good Neighbor Day, and community partner breakfast. Attend monthly neighborhood meetings to keep them informed and assist with all off campus living and neighborhood relations.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 30

Job Duty - Serve as a member of the Student Life/Leadership and Service Center staff by meeting regularly with supervisor, attending staff meetings, participating in departmental, university, and community-wide committees, and developing and supporting internal and external initiatives. Lead and participate in campus-wide dialogue with partners focused on service and community engagement. Partner and collaborate with key campus offices to ensure programs, services, and activities support an inclusive work environment.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 15

Job Duty - Assists with the development and expenditures of budgets according to University policies to ensure stewardship of all activities, programs, and related inventories. Develop and utilize mechanisms to assess campus partnerships and community impact. Collects and analyzes participation data as part of the assessment and reporting processes to make data-informed decisions for Leadership and Service Center activities and programming. This role supports the development of skills that helps student leaders prepare for a successful transition to the world of work after graduation. Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or University leadership.

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 - Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies - 1

Desired Start Date

Job Open Date - 10/29/2026

Job Close Date - 12/01/2026

Open Until Filled - No

EEO Statement - The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents

1. List of References and Contact Information