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Posted: March 2, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

State of South Carolina

Technical College System, System Office

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$79,600 - $143,300

per year

Type

Closes

Open until filled

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 role involves leading student services across South Carolina's technical college system, focusing on policies, initiatives, and resolving student issues to boost access and success.

It requires coordinating with colleges, state partners, and handling compliance like Title IX.

Ideal candidates are experienced higher education leaders passionate about innovative student support in community colleges.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with relevant program management experience (terminal degree in higher education or related field preferred)
  • Extensive knowledge of student services administration in postsecondary environments, especially community/technical colleges
  • Considerable experience managing various student services functions
  • Ability to research, analyze, and interpret federal laws and regulations for local and state application
  • Ability to analyze college operations and recommend changes
  • Ability to perform audits and manage audit processes
  • Strong skills in establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Full Job Description

Under general supervision of the Vice President for Academics, Student Affairs and Research, the Associate Vice President (AVP) for Student Affairs provides system-level leadership for student services across the SC Technical College System. The AVP for Student Affairs plays a critical role in advancing student success, access, and persistence by overseeing student services policy, coordinating statewide initiatives, managing complex student grievances and issues, and engaging a broad network of internal and external stakeholders. This position serves as a key liaison between the System Office, the technical colleges, and state and federal partners, ensuring that student affairs practices are responsive, compliant, and aligned with the System’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities. The AVP for Student Affairs will serve as Title IX Coordinator; supervise staff responsible for implementation of policies, procedures, and development of reports related to student services activities; and serve in assigned areas as student services liaison with Chief Student Services Officers, peer groups and other committees for projects and matters relating to student services, student issues, and staff development.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience.

Extensive knowledge of historic and current theory and practice of student services administration in postsecondary environments with special knowledge of application at the community/technical college level.

Considerable experience managing a variety of student services functions. Ability to research and analyze federal laws and regulations and interpret for application at the local and state level.

Ability to analyze college operations and present recommendations for change. Ability to perform audit functions and manage audit processes.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Competitive candidates will also demonstrate a commitment to supporting the Division of Academics, Student Affairs, and Research’s vision for bold, innovative, and sustainable practices and values of integrity, supportive engagement, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Terminal degree in higher education or a related field.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/3/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5254499