Director of Peer Leadership & Wellness Programs

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement programs

Paid tuition

Dependent scholarships

Annual leave

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina seeks an Associate Director of Peer Leadership to oversee counseling and mental health initiatives for students in Columbia, SC. This role emphasizes crisis response, program development, and collaborative leadership across CAPS, SAAS, and campus partners.

The position requires a master’s degree and 3+ years of related experience, with licensure eligibility in SC within six months. Strong supervision, evaluation, and data-driven program management are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a job-related field and 3+ years of related experience.
• Licensed or license eligible as LPC, LISW-CP, or LMFT in SC within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred: program development, supervision of staff/graduate students, and crisis intervention experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a broad range of counseling and psychological services to students, including individual, couples, and group therapy.
• Provide crisis and emergency services as needed and connect with referral resources.
• Lead development and management of peer leadership programs, ensuring evidence-based, data-driven approaches.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Organizational skills

Crisis management

Collaboration across departments

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

University of South Carolina seeks an Associate Director of Peer Leadership to oversee counseling and mental health initiatives for students in Columbia, SC. This role emphasizes crisis response, program development, and collaborative leadership across CAPS, SAAS, and campus partners.

The position requires a master’s degree and 3+ years of related experience, with licensure eligibility in SC within six months. Strong supervision, evaluation, and data-driven program management are essential.