Admin Asst - 60012586 - STGRD
State of South Carolina
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Asst Dean Student Services
State of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Job Description
Summary
This role involves leading student support in the College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina, focusing on activities like new student orientation, academic advising, keeping students on track to graduate, and improving retention rates.
It also includes managing office operations and stepping in for the Associate Dean when needed.
A good fit would be someone with experience in higher education administration who enjoys working with students, families, and faculty to solve academic challenges.
Key Requirements
- Experience supervising employees and managing administrative functions in a university setting
- Knowledge of university policies and ability to apply them effectively
- Hands-on experience with student orientation and academic advising programs
- Skills in coordinating retention initiatives and collaborative educational programs
- Ability to handle complex, confidential academic issues with discretion
- Strong oral and written communication skills for interacting with students, families, faculty, and stakeholders
- Detail-oriented with capacity to manage multiple tasks, interruptions, and teamwork
Full Job Description
Asst Dean Student Services
Department: CEC College of Engineering and Computing
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
Serves as Assistant Dean for Student Services for the College of Engineering and Computing.
Plans, directs and manages undergraduate student services including orientation, advisement, retention, and graduation activities.
Contributes to smooth operation of associated offices, including workflow and organizational design. Assumes duties of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in his/her absence.
Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with supervising employees, applying university policies, managing orientation and advising activities, coordinating retention programs, managing collaborative educational programs, and managing administrative functions at a comprehensive university.
• Ability to handle complex and confidential academic issues, interacting with students, families, faculty and other stakeholders.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple concurrent tasks and frequent interruptions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Confident as well as conscientious and personable.
• Teamwork.
Job Close Date
03/15/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants must upload a cover letter, resume’ and list of contacts
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 15, 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
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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