Dean of Honors College in Administration – Orangeburg, SC

Closes:Dec 30 2026

South Carolina State University, a public HBCU and 1890 land-grant institution, seeks a visionary, student-centered academic leader to serve as Dean of the Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean provides strategic, academic, and administrative leadership for the University’s community of high-achieving students. The Dean advances academic excellence, undergraduate research, leadership development, and student success; strengthens the honors curriculum and co-curricular programming; leads the recruitment, retention, and graduation of academically talented students; and aligns the College’s work with the University’s mission and its strategic plan, The Garnet and Blueprint 2030. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide strategic vision and leadership for the Honors College, including developing, implementing, and updating the Honors College strategic plan aligned with university priorities. Develop, implement, and assess the honors curriculum, including honors courses, seminars, and capstone or thesis requirements, in partnership with academic departments and through established faculty governance processes. Expand undergraduate research, creative activity, and experiential learning, including faculty-mentored research, study abroad, internships, and student presentations at conferences. Lead strategic initiatives to recruit, admit, retain, and graduate high-achieving students, in coordination with Enrollment Management and Admissions. Advise and mentor honors students and prepare them for nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships and for admission to graduate and professional programs. Recruit, support, and recognize faculty who teach and mentor in the Honors College, and collaborate with deans and department chairs on honors course staffing and scheduling. Build a vibrant honors community through leadership development, civic engagement, service, and co-curricular programming, including living-learning opportunities developed with Student Affairs and Housing. Supervise College personnel and manage the College’s administrative operations, budget, and scholarship resources. Pursue external support through grants, scholarships, alumni and donor engagement, and corporate, government, and community partnerships, in collaboration with Institutional Advancement and Sponsored Programs. Establish performance measures, use data to monitor program effectiveness, prepare reports for the provost, and support institutional assessment and SACSCOC accreditation activities. Represent the Honors College within the University and externally, including in regional and national honors organizations. Ensure compliance with university policies, applicable regulations, and established academic and financial procedures. Perform other duties as assigned by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Minimum Requirements  Earned doctorate or other terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution. At least five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, academic leadership, or academic program management. Knowledge of undergraduate education, curriculum development, student success strategies, and assessment of student learning. Demonstrated leadership, organizational, communication, and budget and fiscal management skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, administrators, alumni, and external stakeholders. Understanding of and commitment to the mission of South Carolina State University and land-grant institutions. Preferred Requirements Experience leading an honors college, honors program, or comparable academic initiative. Success mentoring students for nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships and for admission to graduate and professional programs. Experience with student recruitment, retention, undergraduate research, fundraising, or grant development. Familiarity with National Collegiate Honors Council standards and best practices in honors education.

Statistical Research Analyst III in Administration – Orangeburg, SC

Closes:Jan 29 2027

1. Produces the annual Fact Book and Fast Facts. 2. Manages the electronic course evaluation process. 3. Assists with research reports and surveys on university statistics for internal and external constituents. 4. Assists the IR Director with all appropriate academic and administrative units in compiling university statistics and providing reports based on data requests from these units. 5. Assists the Executive Director of IE & R with data collection and analysis of the University’s Strategic Plan

Student Service Program Coordinator in Administration – Orangeburg, SC

• Counsel prospective and currently enrolled students and their families regarding financial aid eligibility, application requirements, awards, and available funding options. • Assist students with completing and resolving issues related to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). • Review student financial aid files to determine eligibility for federal, state, institutional, and other financial assistance. • Review documentation and complete verification and other required eligibility processes. • Assist with the awarding, adjustment, and processing of grants, scholarships, loans, and Federal Work-Study. • Monitor student eligibility requirements, including enrollment status and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). • Explain financial aid award offers, student loan requirements, cost of attendance, and remaining balances to students and families. • Assist students with completing required financial aid documents, including entrance counseling, Master Promissory Notes, and other eligibility requirements. • Maintain knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations and South Carolina State Uni• Maintain accurate student records and document communications and actions appropriately within university systems.

Administrative Assistant in Administration – Orangeburg, SC

1. Serve as the principal administrative and operational support professional to the CBIS Dean, ensuring the efficient and effective management of the Office of the Dean. 2. Manage the Dean's complex calendar, appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and scheduling priorities. 3. Act as a trusted liaison between the Dean and internal and external constituents, including Advisory Board members, faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, elected officials, and community leaders. 4. Screen and prioritize communications, correspondence, visitors, and requests for presidential engagement. 5. Draft, edit, proofread, and coordinate executive correspondence, reports, presentations, speeches, memoranda, and strategic communications. 6. Maintain highly confidential records, files, and information with discretion and professionalism. 7. Coordinate all arrangements, materials, logistics, and communications related to Board of Trustees meetings and committees as assigned. 8. Take and transcribe minutes of Faculty meetings and other CBIS meetings as directed by the Dean. 9. Coordinate Dean events, donor meetings, community engagements, CBIS events, and other student-related ceremonies. 10. Compile data and prepare briefings and background materials to support dean decision-making. 11. Manage and execute special projects, strategic initiatives, and institutional priorities assigned by the dean. 12. Monitor project timelines and coordinate across departments. 13. Anticipate operational challenges, recommend solutions, and proactively address issues before they escalate. 14. Process purchase requisitions, travel authorizations, expense reports, and related administrative transactions. 15. Supervise, train, and evaluate student workers and assigned support personnel. 16. Represent the Office of the Dean with professionalism, diplomacy, sound judgment, and exceptional customer service.

Retention Specialist in Administration – Orangeburg, SC

Closes:Nov 30 2026

• Design and implement programs to help assist students with navigating their college environment, maximizing their college resources and successfully reach college graduation. • Help students create a structured and collaborative approach to support academic progress by identifying strengths and weaknesses, developing, and strengthening time-management and organizational skills. • Refer students to other services on campus and off campus such as academic advising, counseling, career services, tutoring and other resources to support the students' personal needs. • Assists students with identifying and navigating obstacles that may interfere with their academic success. • Monitors progress of students in caseload with early alerts, check-ins, scheduled meetings or proactive outreach and communication, responding to students' questions, concerns, and needs. • Conduct academic coaching through individual or group sessions that help students assess their own performance and develop academic success plans • Assist students in developing self-efficacy by identifying and overcoming obstacles that may be impeding academic success; works with students to learn strong time management and organization skills; motivates students to practice self-regulation and take ownership • Help students in identifying, developing, and implementing learning strategies and study skills specific to course materials • Collaborate with on-campus departments to assure students receive the support they need related to financial aid, orientation, academic advising, tutoring, career counseling, and other support programs. • Develops, implements, coordinates, and tracks intervention strategies that enhance student success, as well as provides qualitative and quantitative reports. • Identifies issues, builds success plans to overcome obstacles, leverages resources for meeting goals, and ensures student accountability. • Teach University 101