Salary: $52,100.00 - $52,500.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 186556
Agency: Midlands Technical College
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: CB75
Position Number:: 61132053
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday-Thursday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday - 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Pay Grade: GEN09
Hiring Range - Min.: $52,100.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $52,500.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Qualified applicants must visit the SC State Jobs website at www.careers.sc.gov to complete and submit an on-line application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. Transcripts must be submitted with the employment application when a degree is required. Copies of transcripts are accepted for screening; official transcripts are required if selected.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Director of Student Development Support & Engagement, the Associate Director of Student Life provides strategic leadership and hands-on supervision for a wide range of student involvement, leadership development, and community service initiatives within the MTC Office of Student Life. This role plays a key part in fostering an engaging, inclusive, and supportive campus environment that enhances the overall student experience.
The Associate Director is responsible for operational management and daily oversight of student leaders and student participants, ensuring that programs and services are effectively planned, executed, and evaluated. This includes coordinating activities across a multi-campus system that serves a diverse population of approximately 14,000 credit students and 14,000 continuing education students.
By developing student leadership programs, creating and coordinating student involvement opportunities, managing student spaces, and promoting meaningful service experiences, the Associate Director contributes to students' personal growth, engagement, and success across the institution.
This position is located on the Midlands Technical College Beltline Campus.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs. Preferred: A Master's degree in Student Personnel Services, Higher Education Administration, or a related field with two (2) years' experience in student activities, counseling, or related field preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
A Master's degree in Student Personnel Services, Higher Education Administration, or a related field with two (2) years of professional experience in college student activities (programming, advising student organizations, and/or managing college student spaces), counseling, or related field preferred.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Midlands Technical College is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for employment opportunities. Are you currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship?
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Do you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs?
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Please describe your experience working with college students.
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Please describe any student programs that you coordinated or supervised.
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Have you supervised a facility? Please describe.
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Required documents: CV/resume and cover letter. I understand that if I did not attach my resume and cover letter to my application, my application is considered incomplete.
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If selected for this position, will you be able to provide your official transcript(s) within 20 days of your hire date?
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Have you been employed at Midlands Technical College? If yes, when?
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Please provide the names of any relatives that are employed by Midlands Technical College.
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How did you hear about this position?
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Supplemental Questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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