What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Student Services position at State of South Carolina?
Job Responsibilities
Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
Job Duties
Under the general supervision of the Dean of Students, the Assistant Director of Student Services provides direct supervision, oversight and guidance to Residential Life Coordinators in matters relative to health and safety, discipline, and personal/social problems for the residential life program of the SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities. The job duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
LaTomya Doctor - Human Resource Director
South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities
15 University Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Phone - (864) 282-3781 I Email – employment@scgsah.org (Please do not email your application)
Minimum And Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.
Additional Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
A master's degree in student service affairs or related field with 3-5 years' experience.
Additional Comments
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The SC Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities is an equal employment opportunity agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
Benefits For State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
Do you have at least a bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs?
Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position.
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Do you possess a valid Class D driver's license, or if you do not already have one, do you have the ability to obtain a Class D driver's license?
How did you hear about this position?
If you answered "other" to the question above, please specify where you heard about this position below.
Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
Job Duties
Under the general supervision of the Dean of Students, the Assistant Director of Student Services provides direct supervision, oversight and guidance to Residential Life Coordinators in matters relative to health and safety, discipline, and personal/social problems for the residential life program of the SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities. The job duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Manages a team of Residential Life Coordinators. Provides direct supervision, training and evaluation for the assigned team. In the absence of the Dean of Students and Associate Director of Residential Life, assumes leadership for the department.
- Provides oversight, counseling and guidance to students to promote holistic student development. Collects, maintains and disseminates student data on student success. Communicates and collaborates with campus stakeholders to develop plans for success.
- Helps implement a student curriculum to include educational programming and recreational events. Helps staff with their individual professional development. Regularly communicates with the Dean of Students in regard to both staff and student concerns.
- Supervises procedures and events, directs committee work and plans staff development.
- Develops and implements procedures to ensure student safety. Collaborates with campus units to ensure compliance with external laws and regulations, including DHEC regulations, fire code regulations, and attendance regulations.
- Helps develop and implement the school's orientation for both residential and summer programs, to include helping administer room assignments.
- Coordinates and supports parent communications. Serves as a liaison with parents, prospective students and the general public.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
LaTomya Doctor - Human Resource Director
South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities
15 University Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Phone - (864) 282-3781 I Email – employment@scgsah.org (Please do not email your application)
Minimum And Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.
Additional Requirements
- Knowledge of policies and procedures affecting the assigned program area. Knowledge of basic principles and theories of student development and educational administration.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, faculty/staff and the general public. Ability to identify, develop, and implement programs and activities that will benefit the campus community.
- Ability to supervise and evaluate personnel. Must be able to hear and speak audibly, walk and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to work variable hours and shifts.
Preferred Qualifications
A master's degree in student service affairs or related field with 3-5 years' experience.
Additional Comments
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The SC Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities is an equal employment opportunity agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
Benefits For State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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Do you have at least a bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs?
- Yes
- No
Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position.
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Do you possess a valid Class D driver's license, or if you do not already have one, do you have the ability to obtain a Class D driver's license?
- Yes
- No
How did you hear about this position?
- SC State Jobs Website - jobs.sc.gov
- Indeed.com
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If you answered "other" to the question above, please specify where you heard about this position below.
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