Associate Director of Student Involvement for Intercultural Education and Engagement (IEE)

Updated: about 11 hours ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Summary


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Posting Number STA00262PO24
Job Family Student Enrichment
Job Function Student Life
USC Market Title Student Life Manager
Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133992
Job Level M0 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title) Associate Director of Student Involvement for Intercultural Education and Engagement (IEE)
Campus Upstate
Work County Spartanburg
College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department UPS Office of Student Involvement
State Pay Band 5
Approved Starting Salary $45,133
Advertised Salary Range $45,133 - $50,500; Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Location of Vacancy USC Upstate Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Student Services


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Position Description


Advertised Job Summary
Associate Director of Student Involvement for Intercultural Education and Engagement (IEE)
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00262PO24
Spartanburg, SC
The Associate Director of Student Involvement for Intercultural Education and Engagement (IEE) provides advocacy and support for historically underrepresented and marginalized student populations and is responsible for the development of co-curricular engagement opportunities that assist in their retention and matriculation. Additionally, this position is tasked with creating programs, events, and workshops that increase the University community’s understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree in Student Services or related field and 3 years related experience, or bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience. A valid driver’s license, good driving record and successful background check are required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Student Personnel Services or related field preferred. Experience with coordinating or implementing cultural events and training on a college campus preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Excellent mental skills as well as the ability to handle conditions that call for mental discipline. Excellent written and oral communication skills; problem solving; conflict resolution skills; customer service skills with students, university and community constituents. Able to maintain confidentiality. Attends programs/activities related to the Office of Student Involvement and Division of Student Affairs, and occasional travel with students. Ability to attend programs/activities related to the Office of Student Involvement and Division of Student Affairs, and occasional travel with students. Oversight of budget.


Job Duties


Job Duty
Coordinates large and small scale events, including history/heritage month-long
programming. Leads various campus committees/teams and collaborates with student organizations, academic centers, and community partners to produce co-curricular engagement opportunities, including workshops, performances, and other experiences that raise awareness, celebrate, and support diversity and inclusion.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25
Job Duty
Develops strong advisory relationships with identity-affirming student organizations including support of faith, spirituality, and belief-based registered student organizations. Supports Faith Council and IEE /Advisory Board.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Coordinates and facilitates Safe Zone and other inclusion and equity-based training for students, faculty, and staff in collaboration with the University’s Training and Developments office.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty
Develops student leaning outcomes and participates in ongoing assessment and evaluation of programs and initiatives.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Contributes to student retention initiatives through development, facilitation, and oversight of a mentorship program for under-represented students.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty
Manages the IEE program budget including allocation of funding for student organization sponsored intercultural programs.
Essential Function No
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Designs and manages IEE digital, print and promotional materials.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Job Duty
Other duties as assigned including support of office and divisional events.
Essential Function No
Percentage of Time 5


Position Attributes


Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.


Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential


Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date 03/25/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
  • Health and Life Insurance
  • Retirement Programs
  • Paid Tuition Program
  • Dependent Scholarships
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Professional Development Opportunities
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/166090
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