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Logo Posting Number STA00439PO26 Job Family Community and Social Service Job Function Health Education USC Market Title Health Education Manager Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132489 Job Level M0 - Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) Associate Director of Peer Health Education Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS UHS Healthy Carolina State Pay Range G10 USC Market Range MRG - $57,779 $72,224 $86,669 Anticipated Hiring Range $57,779 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 Health and Human Services
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Associate Director of Peer Health Education
- Are you a strategic leader who can build partnerships, advance student well-being, and inspire the next generation of peer health educators?
- Do you have the expertise to create evidence-based programs and demonstrate their impact through meaningful assessment and measurable outcomes?
- Can you translate emerging trends and best practices into transformative well-being strategies that meet the evolving needs of today's students?
The Associate Director for Peer Health Education provides strategic leadership for the university's peer health education initiatives, fostering a culture of well-being through evidence-based programs, student leadership development, and campus-wide collaboration. This position oversees the recruitment, training, supervision, and assessment of peer health educators while ensuring programs and services align with institutional priorities, the Division of Student Affairs initiatives, and best practices in health promotion, harm reduction, and student well-being. A variable work schedule is required due to cyclical, high-demand needs of the office.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for peer health education programs that advance student well-being and support university priorities.
- Oversee daily operations of peer health education programs, including recruitment, training, supervision, assessment, and evaluation.
- Supervise professional staff, Graduate Assistants, and peer health educators while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
- Lead and develop staff and student leaders through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and leadership development.
- Oversee the Changing Carolina Peer Leaders (CCPL) program and ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based health promotion initiatives.
- Conduct research and assessment to identify trends, best practices, and opportunities to strengthen student well-being programs.
- Measure and communicate program effectiveness and progress toward departmental, divisional, and university goals.
- Build strategic partnerships with campus and community stakeholders to advance student well-being and enhance the student experience.
- Guide the development and delivery of presentations, workshops, campaigns, and educational initiatives focused on well-being, peer leadership, and risk reduction.
- Serve on departmental, university, and national committees as needed
Perks
- Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- 15 Annual Leave
- 15 Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Public Health, Student Services or related field and 5 years of experience.
- Knowledge of current research related to evidence-based health promotion and health education within a college health setting
- Experience with peer health education programs
- Knowledge of harm reduction approach, program planning and implementation
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge and ability to apply relevant theories and research (to include modern health educational and worksite wellness practices and theories).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
- Intermediate desktop publishing, word processing and spreadsheet skills necessary.
- Ability to work with a diverse population.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of peer health education and student health and well-being.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Operational Management:
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
- Oversee day-to-day operations of peer health education programs, including recruitment, supervision and assessment
- Work closely with department and leadership to develop and manage internal budget, ensuring financial resources are allocated effectively, equitably, and responsibly; identifying opportunities for cost savings.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty
Team Leadership:
- Provide leadership and supervision to student and professional staff developing health promotion and health education programs.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture, encouraging continuous learning and development.
- Lead and mentor professionals and student workers
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Strategic Planning:
- Working closely with the department and leadership to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with university, division, department, and unit priorities
- Conduct research and analysis to identify trends and best practices in student well-being, incorporating these insights into departmental strategies
- Develop curricula and facilitate workshops, seminars and training sessions to educate peer health educators, including NASPA Certified Peer Educator
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Assessment:
- Manage, report, and publicize Student Well-being's progress toward the achievement of unit, divisional, and university objectives.
- Ensure peer health educators meet standards for Beyond the Classroom Matters and Graduation with Leadership Distinction
- Conduct assessment of programs, utilization and facilitators to ensure effectiveness
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Program Responsibilities:
- Oversee the Changing Carolina Peer Leaders (CCPL) program.
- Oversee the CCPL Staff Advisors team to ensure CCPLs are supported and that quality programs and presentations are implemented using a public health model.
- Oversee team's design, development and delivery of presentations, workshops and campus campaigns for students, to include mental and physical well-being, peer leadership and education and risk reduction strategies.
- Review team's proposed well-being content for curricular integration and other types of delivery within the academic environment. Oversee the implementation of the content.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including students, university administrators, faculty, staff, and community partners.
- Represent the unit in university-wide initiatives and collaborate with other departments to enhance overall student experience and support services.
- Build and maintain relationships with student groups and organizations, including their respective well-being subcommittees.
- Build and maintain relationships with advisors and supervisor of other peer education programs on campus and at peer institutions
- Serve on SHWB, university and national organization committees as needed.
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 Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 06/11/2026 Job Close Date 07/15/2026 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 July 15, 2026.
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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Supplemental Questions
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- Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
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