Manager, HIP & Exp Ed

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00490PO24 Job Family Academic and Career Counseling Job Function Career Services USC Market Title Student Career Services Specialist Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/142620 Job Level P4 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Manager, HIP & Exp Ed Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS Career Center State Pay Band 6 Approved Starting Salary Advertised Salary Range $54,165- $67,707 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Student Services

About USC

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.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Manager of High Impact Practices and Experiential Education Initiatives

• Are you looking for an opportunity to assist students in career development and success post college?
• Are you a self-starter with excellent communication skills?
• Do you enjoy meeting new people and learning about new industries and technologies?
• Do you have the ability to connect and build rapport quickly?

This position plays a critical role in supporting the University of South Carolina's commitment to career readiness, persistence to graduation, and attainment of successful career outcomes for all students. The position will foster student engagement by promoting and facilitating participation in experiential learning opportunities, internships, cooperative education programs, service learning, research, and other high-impact practices. This position will facilitate, enhance, and expand experiential education initiatives for the university, aligning them with the overarching goals and mission of the institution. This role will collaborate with faculty, staff and external partners to design, develop, and implement experiential learning programs that provide students with meaningful hands-on, real-world experiences relevant to their career goals. This position will work closely with academic units, departments, and other campus offices to integrate experiential learning opportunities seamlessly into the academic experience, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and program goals.

This position is vital in promoting student success, enhancing their educational experience, and preparing them for meaningful and successful careers. The role contributes significantly to the institution's mission of fostering holistic student development and progression towards graduation with positive career outcomes. This position is a member of the University Career Center, as well as the Student Success Unit within the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support.

Primary duties include:

• Manage internship, co-operative education, and other experiential learning programming.

• Serve as a liaison with academic departments and students to connect experiential learning opportunities to academic curriculum.

• Develop and maintain initiatives to promote standardized best practices across campus and provide support and training to faculty and staff.

• Collect and analyze data (qualitative and quantitative) to assess the effectiveness and impact of internships, co-ops, and other experiential learning initiatives.

• Market, develop, and enhance programs and services to ensure delivery of high impact services for both employers and students who use Career Center services.

• Perks:

• Work-Life-Balance: Full-time pay with a 37.5 work week with occasional work-from-home options.

• Generous paid time off.

• An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment

• Opportunities for professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree and 4 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience. Willing to travel and to work occasional evenings.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Student Services or related field and 2 years related experience. Preferred applicants will have experience with experiential education, high impact practices, and internships/co-ops program management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

The individual will have the ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Ideal candidate will have strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to interact with students, employers, faculty/staff, and other constituents.

Job Duties

Job Duty

EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Manage internship, co-operative education, and other high-impact experiential learning programming for the University of South Carolina. Develop collaborative, sustainable projects with campus partners related to experiential education. Map or connect experiential learning opportunities to academic curriculum and develop educational content through experiential learning workshops. Offer guidance and support to students seeking experiential learning opportunities. Adopt and manage technology tools necessary for successful implementation of programs and initiatives. Confer with the Office of Risk Management and Legal Counsel on policies, procedures, and practices.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty

CAMPUS COLLABORATION AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Develop and maintain relationships with academic departments and offices across campus to understand unique internship, co-op, etc. needs. Develop and manage campus relationships, which are critical to achieving program goals. Provide oversight and direction to campus colleagues related to experiential learning. Develop and maintain initiatives to promote standardized best practices across campus. Provide training and support to faculty and staff on best practices in experiential education and high-impact practices, promoting a unified approach across the institution.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty

ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION: Collect and analyze data (qualitative and quantitative) to assess the effectiveness and impact of internships, co-ops, and other experiential learning initiatives. Prepare reports for university leadership on outcomes. Stay abreast of current research, literature and trends related to experiential learning, industry, career services and higher education. Benchmark and adopt leading and best practices in experiential education. Develop and implement assessment strategies to measure the impact of experiential education initiatives on student learning, progression, and career readiness. Use data to continuously improve program effectiveness.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

MARKETING: Coordinate with office, unit, university, and division communications teams to develop a wide variety of marketing collateral to promote experiential education programs. Develop marketing tool-kits and solicit the assistance of colleagues in other functional areas to promote experiential education opportunities to students. Identify student success stories for promotional materials, videos, etc.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

EMPLOYER RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT: Establish relationships with recruiters and employers; assist them with designing and implementing strategies for developing shadowing programs, externships, internships and co-ops, etc. Evaluate and approve positions for participation in the programs based on the quality of the learning experience available to students. Consult with potential employers/recruiters on the development of programs and positions, as well as strategies for outreach and engagement. Provide guidance and support resources, as appropriate, to employers and recruiters.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

OTHER: Oversee designated projects or initiatives related to experiential education, employer relations, or the Career Center. Provide assistance and support for initiatives and programs within the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support, specifically the Student Success Unit, and the broader institution. Offer support for various activities, including committee participation, professional development, move-in, Orientation, Admissions events, Family Weekend, and other special projects as requested.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/01/2024 Job Open Date 06/19/2024 Job Close Date 08/03/2024 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 August 3, 2024

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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Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/169567 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have at least a bachelor's degree and 4 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience?

• Yes

• No

• Are you willing to travel and work occasional evenings?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents