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Associate Director Individual Services
State of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full-Time
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April 1, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading health and wellness programs for university students, focusing on one-on-one coaching, recovery support, and educational initiatives to promote well-being and success.
The role requires overseeing staff, developing strategies, and evaluating program effectiveness in a collaborative university environment.
It's ideal for an experienced health leader who enjoys working with diverse groups and has strong planning and communication skills.
Key Requirements
- Experience in health services leadership and strategic planning for health programming
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices like wellness coaching, motivational interviewing, and recovery coaching
- Strong leadership and supervision skills for student and professional staff
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, including facilitation
- Ability to work with diverse populations and collaborate with stakeholders
- Proficiency in assessment, reporting, and organizational skills
- Intermediate skills in desktop publishing, word processing, and spreadsheets
Full Job Description
Department: SAAS UHS Healthy Carolina
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
Associate Director of Individual Services
• Are you an experienced leader in health services?
• Are you a strategic planner and leader when it comes to health programming?
The Associate Director of Individual Services leads well-being initiatives focused on individual services. This role provides strategic leadership to support student success through evidence-based individual, interpersonal and institutional strategies, including Wellness Coaching, BASICS , and Gamecock Recovery.
Primary duties include:
• Oversee individual health education efforts, including Wellness Coaching, BASICS , and recovery coaching.
• Oversee Gamecock Recovery program.
• Provide leadership and supervision to student and professional staff.
• Manage, report, and publicize Student Well-being’s progress toward the achievement of unit, divisional, and university objectives.
• Conduct assessment of services, utilization and facilitators to ensure effectiveness.
• Working closely with the department and leadership to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with university, division, department, and unit priorities
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.
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Knowledge and ability to apply relevant theories and research (to include modern health education, motivational interviewing, and coachingpractices and theories).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Intermediate desktop publishing, word processing and spreadsheet skills necessary.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Job Close Date
03/31/2026
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 March 31, 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
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To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6940353
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.
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Requirements
Qualifications
• Master’s degree and 5 years experience in well-being management
• Experience with collegiate recovery initiatives.
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