The Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Service-Learning works as a member of the Office of Student Engagement to research, develop, implement, and assess initiatives to support and enhance the practice of service-learning and community engagement at the University of South Carolina. The Assistant Director collaborates with a variety of stakeholders including students, campus partners, academic units, and local non-profits to enhance student learning and engagement. The position requires someone with strong written and oral communication skills, knowledge of teaching pedagogy and student development theory, the ability to work collaboratively, and an understanding of the complexities of higher education administration. The Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Service-Learning is supervised by the Director of Student Engagement, located in the Division of Student Affairs and Department of Academic Support at the University of South Carolina.
Master’s degree in Student Personnel Services or a related field and one (1) year related experience, or a bachelor’s degree and three (3) years related experience.
The ability to organize, plan, and facilitate various programs related to students’ academic success and maintain collaborative working relationships with faculty and staff is preferred. Experience in assessing student learning and in promoting students’ reflection and integrative learning is preferred. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a team.
For more information visit http://hr.sc.edu/employ.html as search for the requisition number 003943.