Galen Health Fellows Living and Learning Community Program Lead

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

PSLF eligibility

Prestigious university

Job summary

University of South Carolina seeks a Living and Learning Community (LLC) Program Lead for Galen Health Fellows. You will collaborate with academic and residence life staff to organize educational programs, co-curricular initiatives, and community development for the LLC in Patterson Hall.

You will develop programming calendars, monitor attendance, handle admin tasks, and help with data collection, analysis, and outreach. A Master’s degree and 2+ years with college students are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 2+ years working with college students is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Ability to design programs and support services for student learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop a programming calendar aligned with LLC goals and expectations.
• Attend events, track attendance, and assess effectiveness.
• Manage administrative tasks and budget monitoring within guidelines.
• Assist data collection, cleaning, analysis, visualization, and campus outreach activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Student engagement

Data collection/analysis

Event coordination

MS Office

Google Apps

Education

Master's degree

Experience with college students

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Galen Health Fellows Living and Learning Community Program Lead Department: SAAS Galen Health Fellows LLC Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full 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

• Do you enjoy building bridges between academic departments and student life?
• Can you create meaningful connections between students from diverse backgrounds?
• Can you juggle programming, budgeting, and student support with ease and enthusiasm?
• Do you thrive in roles that blend strategy, creativity, and mentorship?
• Are you ready to lead initiatives that make health professional learning personal and powerful?

This is the job for you! The Galen Health Fellows Living and Learning Community (LLC) Program Lead collaborates with the Faculty Director and Residence Life Director in organizing educational programs, developing co-curricular initiatives, and promoting community development for the Galen Health Fellows LLC in Patterson Hall.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. In conjunction with the Faculty Director, develop a programming calendar with events that support the LLC goals that comply with Faculty Director programming expectations
2. Attend programs, track attendance of programs and assess overall effectiveness.
3. Administrative operations such as managing reservable spaces, submitting facility maintenance requests, and monitoring spending within budget guidelines
4. Support Galen Health by serving as primary department individual in charge of data collection, cleaning, analysis and visualization; Co-instruct University 290 during each spring semester; Assist faculty director in reviewing applications for Galen mini-Magellan research grant; Contribute to regular strategic planning and implementation efforts that align with LLC goals and Galen Pillars; Assist faculty director in identifying and contacting local clinicians, advocates, or other professionals to speak in Galen's 'Supper Speaker' series

Perks:

• Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays.
• An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina's capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work!
• Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance.
• Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Working at a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience.

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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong organizational and management skills. Ability to communicate effective and work independently. Ability to work with students in formal and informal capacities. Ability to multitask in a very busy and interactive student community.
• Ability to maintain productive working relationships with Preston faculty and staff, colleagues in University Housing, Student Affairs, Campus Dining, and other campus departments. Working knowledge of MS operating system (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, and PowerPoint) and Google products (calendar, forms, and docs).
• Expertise in preparing, reporting, and interpreting reports. Skilled in marketing and social media. Ability to work on a flexible basis when activities fall outside of normal working times, including nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree and 2 years. Experience working with college students in and outside of the classroom. Direct experience working with college students in and outside the classroom; experience with leadership initiatives and event management and programming for students and community members. Experience with the Healthcare system - Pending graduates eligible if candidate receives their degree by date of employment.

Job Close Date

10/23/2026

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.