Program Coordinator for Peer Leadership

About the role

The University of South Carolina’s University 101 Programs is seeking a collaborative and student-focused Program Coordinator for Peer Leadership to support one of the university’s largest student leadership initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, and onboard more than 300 new and returning Peer Leaders for UNIV 101 and EDLP 520.
• Plan and facilitate dynamic training experiences that prepare Peer Leaders to serve as mentors, co-teachers, and campus leaders.
• Support the continued development of students serving in the Peer Leader role.
• MATCH Peer Leaders with instructors to build effective teaching partnerships across UNIV 101 sections.
• Assess program effectiveness through surveys, evaluations, and data-informed improvements.
• CORPORATE RECOGNITION INITIATIVES, including the annual Peer Leader Banquet, Cording Ceremony, appreciation events, social media recognition, and other celebrations.
• DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PROGRAM RESOURCES, including the Peer Leader Toolkit, weekly newsletters, Faculty Resource Manual, and other educational materials.
• COLLABORATE WITH FACULTY, CAMPUS PARTNERS, AND UNIVERSITY 101 STAFF TO CONTINUOUSLY ENHANCE THE PEER LEADER EXPERIENCE.
• PURSUE ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT ACROSS UNIVERSITY 101 PROGRAMS WHILE CONTRIBUTING TO DEPARTMENTAL INITIATIVES.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions): Experience working with and/or teaching a first-year seminar, experience in facilitation, training, and event coordination, and experience with scheduling software or related technologies. May graduates will be considered if they will be able to obtain their degree by the date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal, research, report-writing, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and interact effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and other university constituencies.
• Proven leadership focused on team-building and collaboration, with the ability to plan, direct, and administer policies and programs while fostering effective partnerships.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize responsibilities, work independently without direct supervision, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities, with a consistent capacity to evaluate situations, make informed decisions, and support successful organizational outcomes.