Job Details
Posting Number: STA00711PO26
Job Family: Student Enrichment
Job Function: Student Life
USC Market Title: Student Life Program Lead
Link to USC Market Title: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/153778
Job Level: M0 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title): Galen Health Fellows Living and Learning Community Program Lead
Campus: Columbia
Work County: Richland
College/Division: Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department: SAAS Galen Health Fellows LLC
State Pay Range: G07
USC Market Range: MRD - $45,181 $55,347 $65,512
Anticipated Hiring Range: $45,133 - $53,721
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Hours per Week: 37.5
Work Schedule:
- Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Must be available to work outside of normal hours.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department
- Must be willing to work most of summer during university orientation programs
Basis: 12 months
Job Search Category: Student Services
About University of South Carolina
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.
Veterans' Preference Statement:
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Advertised Job Summary
Galen Health Fellows Living and Learning Community Program Lead
- Do you enjoy building bridges between academic departments and student life?
- Can you create meaningful connections between students from diverse backgrounds?
- Can you juggle programming, budgeting, and student support with ease and enthusiasm?
- Do you thrive in roles that blend strategy, creativity, and mentorship?
- Are you ready to lead initiatives that make health professional learning personal and powerful?
This is the job for you!
The Galen Health Fellows Living and Learning Community (LLC) Program Lead collaborates with the Faculty Director and Residence Life Director in organizing educational programs, developing co-curricular initiatives, and promoting community development for the Galen Health Fellows LLC in Patterson Hall.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- In conjunction with the Faculty Director, develop a programming calendar with events that support the LLC goals that comply with Faculty Director programming expectations
- Attend programs, track attendance of programs and assess overall effectiveness.
- Administrative operations such as managing reservable spaces, submitting facility maintenance requests, and monitoring spending within budget guidelines
- Support Galen Health by serving as primary department individual in charge of data collection, cleaning, analysis and visualization; Co-instruct University 290 during each spring semester; Assist faculty director in reviewing applications for Galen mini-Magellan research grant; Contribute to regular strategic planning and implementation efforts that align with LLC goals and Galen Pillars; Assist faculty director in identifying and contacting local clinicians, advocates, or other professionals to speak in Galen’s ‘Supper Speaker’ series
Perks:
- Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays.
- An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina’s capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work!
- Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance.
- Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Working at a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience.
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Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree and 2 years. Experience working with college students in and outside of the classroom. Direct experience working with college students in and outside the classroom; experience with leadership initiatives and event management and programming for students and community members. Experience with the Healthcare system
- Pending graduates eligible if candidate receives their degree by date of employment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Strong organizational and management skills. Ability to communicate effectively and work independently. Ability to work with students in formal and informal capacities. Ability to multitask in a very busy and interactive student community.
- Ability to maintain productive working relationships with Preston faculty and staff, colleagues in University Housing, Student Affairs, Campus Dining, and other campus departments. Working knowledge of MS operating system (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, and PowerPoint) and Google products (calendar, forms, and docs).
- Expertise in preparing, reporting, and interpreting reports. Skilled in marketing and social media. Ability to work on a flexible basis when activities fall outside of normal working times, including nights and weekends.
Job Duty: Programming
- In conjunction with the Faculty Director, develop a programming calendar with events that support the LLC goals and that complies with Faculty Director programming expectations
- Plan the logistics of LLC programs
- In conjunction with the Faculty Director, attend programs
- Track attendance tracking at programs and events
- Assess program effectiveness
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 25
Job Duty: Administrative Operations
- Manage reservable spaces
- Submit facility maintenance requests
- Monitor spending and stay within budget guidelines
- Communicate with LLC students, staff, and departments across the university
- Participate in the LLC application and selection process
- Provide Marketing and communication support, in coordination with SAAS Communications, such as social media, website updates, and recruitment materials
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 20
Job Duty: Support Galen Health
- Serve as primary department individual in charge of data collection, cleaning, analysis and visualization
- Co-instruct University 290 during each spring semester
- Assist faculty director in reviewing applications for Galen mini-Magellan research grant
- Contribute to regular strategic planning and implementation efforts that align with LLC goals and Galen Pillars
- Assist faculty director in identifying and contacting local clinicians, advocates, or other professionals to speak in Galen’s ‘Supper Speaker’ series
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 15
Job Duty: Academic Progress & High Impact Practices
- Coordinate linked courses (Common University 101 courses; two courses taken by the same group of students)
- Monitor academic progress and making referrals to the Student Success Center when needed
- Coordinate high impact activity logistics such as study abroad, undergraduate research, and service learning (as applicable)
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 10
Job Duty: Supervision
- Supervise the graduate student, student workers, and, if applicable, student leaders/ambassadors
- Schedule employees
- Communicate the work that employees need to complete
- Provide critical and encouraging feedback
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 10
Job Duty: LLC Recruitment
In conjunction with the Faculty Director,
- staff fall and spring Admissions events
- meet with students and parents during orientation
- communicate with community members prior to arrival on campus
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 10
Job Duty: Procurement
- Identify the item(s) to be purchased
- Solicit quotes if required
- Work with SAAS Finance team for any purchases
Other Duties as Assigned
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 10
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive: No
Hazardous weather category: Non-Essential
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 11/01/2026
Job Open Date: 09/23/2026
Job Close Date: 10/23/2026
Open Until Filled: No
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 October 23, 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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With more than 200 years of history and tradition, the University of South Carolina is redefining itself for decades to come. There's never been a better time to be at South Carolina, the state's flagship university and one of only 62 public universities to receive the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation for research.
The University is located in the heart of South Carolina in the capital city of Columbia, which is the nexus of government, a thriving arts and culture center, a venue for big-time Southeastern Conference intercollegiate athletics, and a community that is reinventing itself with redevelopment projects citywide. Much of the development is tied to land along the scenic, slow-moving Congaree River. Working with government, business, and community leaders, Carolina has developed a unified plan that will allow the University to expand from its origins on the historic Horseshoe to its future-Innovista, a research and innovation district that will stretch to the banks of the Congaree.
Innovista represents a new vision for research by creating a vibrant, urban community where students and researchers, including those from private firms, will live, work, learn, and play. Innovista will represent the University's four core research areas-hydrogen fuel cells, nanoscience and technology, biomedical and public health, and the environment-but will include other initiatives and business partners that serve the knowledge economy. Innovista's first private tenant, for example, is a leader in software applications for the insurance industry and will create several hundred high-paying jobs.
By attracting similar companies and jobs-and by capitalizing on an attractive location for restaurants and residential and retail space-Innovista will help drive the economy and increase per-capita income in the city and state. Recreational space will include a world-class waterfront park along the Congaree River and a new stadium for the Gamecocks' nationally ranked baseball program. Greenway paths for biking, walking, and running already line much of the river area. Innovista's 8 million square feet will blend seamlessly with the Vista, the city's nearby entertainment district of restaurants, bars, shops, and art galleries.
Chartered in 1801, Carolina began classes in 1805 with nine students and a single building, Rutledge College. As the campus grew and buildings were added during the next 50 years, a horseshoe layout was adopted. Today, the Horseshoe is on the National Register of Historic Places, with 10 of its 11 buildings dating to the 19th century. Those renovated buildings house, among other areas, the South Carolina Honors College and Undergraduate Admissions, representing much of the University's current and future lifeblood.
In fact, incoming freshman classes have never been larger or more competitive. The freshmen from fall 2006 set records for their size (more than 3,700) and SAT scores (1171 average). Freshmen enrolling in the Honors College had average SAT scores of 1398. Members of the University's prestigious scholarship programs, Carolina Scholars for in-state students and McNair Scholars for out-of-state students, had average scores of 1449 and 1477, respectively. Total enrollment at Carolina for undergraduates and graduates is more than 27,300, with some 350 degree programs to choose from. Since 1994, Carolina students have earned more than $9.9 million in prestigious national scholarships such as the Goldwater, Truman, Rhodes, and NSF scholarships and the Fulbright Fellowships.
South Carolina's student body is diverse. In fact, Carolina was recently recognized as the state flagship university with the highest percentage of African-American student enrollment in the nation. Research by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education shows African-American students made up 14.7 percent of enrollment in 2004, the latest year available. The JBHE also ranks Carolina eighth in the nation in percentage of African-American faculty at a state flagship university with 4.3 percent.
The University's faculty garnered a record $173.3 million in federal, state, and private funding for research, outreach, and training programs in 2005-06, and several key hiring plans will introduce more talent and expertise to the faculty ranks. An aggressive campus building master plan and the faculty recruiting initiatives will change the collective face of the University and the faces of many of its key teachers and researchers.
South Carolina is recruiting world-class faculty to be endowed chairs-and change agents-for a series of "research centers of economic excellence" in areas such as nanoelectronics, polymer nanocomposites, brain imaging, regenerative medicine, cancer therapeutics, drug discovery, vision research, hydrogen fuel cells, and travel and tourism technology. These centers, some in collaboration with other state research universities and health and hospital systems, are funded with $30 million annually in state lottery money, as well as private matching money. Carolina is in the midst of a faculty recruitment plan to hire 600 new members. The Faculty Excellence Initiative is recruiting 150 faculty, many in interdisciplinary clusters of emphasis, while the Centenary Plan will recruit 100 elite research faculty to lead the University's core initiatives. Additionally, 350 faculty will be hired across disciplines to replace retirees over the next few years.
The University has forged a number of international collaborations in research, and the University's global connections are also strong in academics, particularly in international business. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked the Moore School of Business best in the nation for its undergraduate and graduate programs in international business; the undergraduate program is No. 1 for the 10th consecutive time, while the graduate program is No. 1 among public universities for the 18th consecutive year and No. 2 overall, continuing a streak of 18 years with a top-two overall ranking.