WSP Program Manager

Department: HNRS South Carolina Honors College

Advertised Salary Range: $35,568 - $40,000

Part/Full Time: Part Time

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.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

Advertised Job Summary

The Program Manager will be the primary, on-site staff member for the Washington Semester Program (WSP) in Washington, D.C. In this part-time, nine month position, the incumbent will oversee the student experience in DC for approximately 16 students each fall and spring semester. This includes planning and executing orientation activities, conducting weekly touch points with students, managing housing and roommate concerns, serving as emergency contact, scheduling activities and travel, and virtually attending WSP related events held in Columbia, SC. The manager will serve as instructor of record for the 12-hour internship course, meeting with students, meeting with supervisors, and grading several components of the class. Honors College staff members should possess a wide-ranging intellectual curiosity and a commitment to working with high-achieving students.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Applicants should possess program management skills, including budget management, ability to learn university software systems, deep knowledge of the Washington D.C. area, experience with small event planning and travel. Applicants should have some prior experience working with or teaching high school or college students.

Job Close Date

09/28/2025

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 September 28, 2025.

To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194448

EEO Statement

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