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Associate Director Peer Leadership
State of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full-Time
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April 25, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role involves leading and growing peer support programs at a university counseling center to help students build mental health awareness and emotional well-being through student-led activities.
The person in this job will train and guide peer leaders, create workshops and outreach events, and work with campus teams to make mental health support more accessible and inclusive.
It's a great fit for someone passionate about student development, with experience in counseling or university settings who enjoys mentoring young adults and managing projects.
Key Requirements
- Experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation focused on mental health and wellness
- Background in counseling, mental health services, or university student affairs
- Supervisory experience with professional staff, graduate students, or peer educators
- Crisis intervention skills and knowledge of campus crisis response protocols
- Strong organizational and project management abilities
- Ability to collaborate across departments and with diverse student populations
- Excellent crisis management and decision-making skills
Full Job Description
Department: SAAS UHS Counseling and Psychology Services
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 Peer Leadership
• Do you enjoy building relationships with students, faculty and staff and collaborating across campus to create impactful programming, workshops, and training?
• Do you have experience in counseling, mental health services, or a university student affairs setting, and experience with program development, student leadership or peer support?
• Would you enjoy mentoring and training peer leaders for the department?
We have the job for you!
Position Summary:
The Associate Director of Peer Leadership is a key member of Counseling and Psychiatric Services leadership team and oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the center’s peer support and peer leadership programs. This position focuses on empowering students to promote emotional well-being, mental health awareness, and outreach through peer-led initiatives. The Associate Director will also ensure that peer leaders are trained in mental health education, crisis response, and campus resource navigation. The role combines program development, student supervision, collaboration with campus partners, and data-informed program evaluation to build a supportive, inclusive, and proactive mental health culture across the university community.
Primary Job Duties
• Clinical & Crisis Support
• Program Development and Management.
• Leadership, Collaborative Partnerships and Supervision
• Assessment and Reporting
• General Administrative Duties
Perks:
• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays.
• An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina’s capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work!
• Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance.
• Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)
Preferred Qualifications
• Strong background in program development, implementation, and evaluation, with a focus on mental health and wellness initiatives.
• Experience supervising professional staff, graduate students, or peer educators.
• Crisis intervention experience and familiarity with campus crisis response protocols.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong crisis management and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and engage with external partners.
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using data management and evaluation software for program assessment.
Job Close Date
04/24/2026
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 April 24, 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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EEO Statement
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