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Student Services Director at InsideHigherEd

InsideHigherEd Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description



Student Services Director

Department: HNRS South Carolina Honors College

Advertised Salary Range: $54,165 - Salary commensurate with qualifications

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
The Student Services Director is a professional position in the South Carolina Honors College (SCHC) reporting to the Assistant Dean of Student Success. Honors College staff members should possess a wide-ranging intellectual curiosity and a commitment to working with high-achieving students. The Director supervises one full-time staff member and oversees student academic processes. The incumbent advises SCHC administrators on matters relating to student services programs, policies, procedures, and assessment. The incumbent manages the internal honors student database and coordinates all aspects of student records (including matriculation and graduation, generating reports, auditing, fee assessment, and GPA probation). The employee oversees accuracy, training and updates for the Honors College curriculum block in Degree Works.
Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Banner, Degree Works, and Self-Service Carolina. 
  • Some knowledge of USC policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Supervisory experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Applicants must have the ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • The successful candidate will be well organized, have excellent written and oral communication skills be able to deal diplomatically with various constituent groups, be proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and have some experience with databases (Filemaker, SQL, or similar). 
  • The successful candidate will have the ability to supervise, train and evaluate personnel. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret information accurately are critical.

Job Close Date
12/07/2025

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 December 7, 2025. 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.
To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/197915

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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