"USC University Innovation Alliance Fellow"

Job Details

USC University Innovation Alliance Fellow

Department: SAAS Division of Student Affairs

Part/Full Time: Full Time

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

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.

Advertised Job Summary
University of South Carolina University Innovation Alliance (UIA) Fellow

• Are you ready to shape the future of higher education and champion student success?
• Do you thrive on tackling complex challenges with creativity, strategy, and collaboration?
• Are you passionate about helping students succeed?
• If so, the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) Fellowship at the University of South Carolina is the perfect fit for you!

This is a two-year, full-time leadership development fellowship where you’ll complete a flagship project from problem diagnosis through implementation, all while contributing to USC’s mission of expanding student success.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Professional Growth: Gain training in process mapping, design thinking, and higher education leadership.
• Impactful Work: Be part of a national effort to transform higher education outcomes for students.
• Networking: Collaborate with senior leaders at USC and peers across the UIA’s member institutions nationwide.
• Generous Benefits: Paid time off, health and wellness programs, and opportunities for professional development.
• Location: Work in the heart of USC’s Columbia campus, surrounded by the energy of a top research university. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BALBcUSl7ck

Learn more about the UIA by visiting: https://theuia.org/

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 3–8 years of relevant work experience with a record of success in academic and professional settings.
• Strong interpersonal presence with the ability to engage senior leaders in a professional, mature, and humble manner.
• Exceptional project management skills with the flexibility to pivot, adapt, and drive results both independently and in teams.
• Creative problem-solver who thinks strategically, iterates quickly, and connects diverse people, projects, and goals.
• Excellent communication skills with the energy and motivation to inspire others and advance student success.
• Deep commitment to transforming public higher education to better serve low-income, first-generation, and historically underrepresented students.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• The position requires knowledge of higher education systems, student success initiatives, and equity-focused practices, as well as policy research, program evaluation, and evidence-based strategies, including process mapping and design thinking.
• The incumbent must possess strong skills in written and verbal communication, project management, data analysis, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• The role requires the ability to engage senior leaders with professionalism, exercise strategic thinking, adapt to changing circumstances, and manage projects from conception through implementation.
• A demonstrated commitment to advancing equity for low-income, first-generation, and historically underrepresented students, along with the ability to motivate and inspire others to support student success, is essential.

Job Close Date
10/23/2025

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 October 23,2025.
To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194537