Associate Director Peer Leadership
State of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
Associate Director of Peer Leadership
Department:
SAAS UHS Counseling and Psychology Services
Employment Type:
Full Time
The Associate Director of Peer Leadership is a key member of the Counseling and Psychiatric Services leadership team and oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the center’s peer support and peer leadership programs. This position focuses on empowering students to promote emotional well‑being, mental health awareness, and outreach through peer‑led initiatives. The Associate Director will also ensure that peer leaders are trained in mental health education, crisis response, and campus resource navigation. The role combines program development, student supervision, collaboration with campus partners, and data‑informed program evaluation to build a supportive, inclusive, and proactive mental health culture across the university community.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Crisis Support
Program Development and Management
Leadership, Collaborative Partnerships and Supervision
Assessment and Reporting
General Administrative Duties
Preferred Qualifications
Strong background in program development, implementation, and evaluation, with a focus on mental health and wellness initiatives.
Experience supervising professional staff, graduate students, or peer educators.
Crisis intervention experience and familiarity with campus crisis response protocols.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Strong crisis management and decision‑making abilities.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and engage with external partners.
Ability to balance multiple responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment.
Proficiency in using data management and evaluation software for program assessment.
Benefits
Competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits.
Generous annual and sick leave accrual, along with 13 paid holidays.
Engaging and collaborative on‑campus environment.
Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance.
Eligibility for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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
Job Close Date 04/24/2026
EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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SAAS UHS Counseling and Psychology Services
Employment Type:
Full Time
The Associate Director of Peer Leadership is a key member of the Counseling and Psychiatric Services leadership team and oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the center’s peer support and peer leadership programs. This position focuses on empowering students to promote emotional well‑being, mental health awareness, and outreach through peer‑led initiatives. The Associate Director will also ensure that peer leaders are trained in mental health education, crisis response, and campus resource navigation. The role combines program development, student supervision, collaboration with campus partners, and data‑informed program evaluation to build a supportive, inclusive, and proactive mental health culture across the university community.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Crisis Support
Program Development and Management
Leadership, Collaborative Partnerships and Supervision
Assessment and Reporting
General Administrative Duties
Preferred Qualifications
Strong background in program development, implementation, and evaluation, with a focus on mental health and wellness initiatives.
Experience supervising professional staff, graduate students, or peer educators.
Crisis intervention experience and familiarity with campus crisis response protocols.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Strong crisis management and decision‑making abilities.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and engage with external partners.
Ability to balance multiple responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment.
Proficiency in using data management and evaluation software for program assessment.
Benefits
Competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits.
Generous annual and sick leave accrual, along with 13 paid holidays.
Engaging and collaborative on‑campus environment.
Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance.
Eligibility for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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
Job Close Date 04/24/2026
EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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