Assistant Director

Assistant Director

Salary

$50,000.00 Annually

Location

York County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

2027010S

Agency

Winthrop University

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

8/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

To apply go to https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/22266.

Class Code:

AH35

Position Number:

2027010S

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN08

Hiring Range - Min.

$50,000.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$50,000.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
• Benefits

Job Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of WinthropLIFE coordinates and facilitates the daily operations of the program, collaborating with faculty, staff, and community partners to provide a comprehensive and inclusive postsecondary education experience for students with intellectual disabilities. This position recruits, hires, trains, and supervises Peer Mentors and develops individualized student schedules using a person-centered planning approach. The Assistant Director supports students in achieving their highest level of independence, competitive employment and active participation in local communities.

• Recruits Peer Mentor applicants through a variety of outreach strategies, including on-campus recruiting efforts, social media campaigns, and presentations to classes and student organizations.
• Represents WinthropLIFE in a professional manner on and off campus including travel for conferences or school visits up to five times per semester.
• Interviews, hires, trains, supervises, schedules and evaluates Peer Mentors.
• Oversees Peer Mentor payments.
• Develops individual student schedules using a person-centered planning approach.
• Maintains current and past student records.
• Creates resources to support LIFE students, staff and mentors.
• Develops and implements program evaluation tools.
• Maintains current policy and procedures for WinthropLIFE.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in special education, health and human services, or counseling.
• Five years of experience teaching special education at the middle or secondary level.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative, self-motivation, and accountability.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive, professional relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, effectively, and appropriately to varied audiences.
• Skill in developing creative solutions to challenges and adapting approaches to meet diverse needs and objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience training, mentoring, or providing professional development to students, educators, or other professionals.
• Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or the creation and implementation of educational programs.

Additional Comments

Annual Salary/Hiring Range: $50,000; Aug. 1 to June 15 each year.

To apply go to https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/22266.

Telecommuting: Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.

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.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Winthrop University Address 303 Tillman Hall

Rock Hill, South Carolina, 29733

Phone 803-323-2273

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.