Assistant Director of the CCU Arboretum

Internal Title:

Assistant Director of the CCU Arboretum

Department:

Grounds

Position Type:

TLB - Time Limited - Benefits

Full or Part Time:

Full-Time

Basis:

N/A - Time Limited

Hours per week:

37.5

Normal work days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal work hours:

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-TH, 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. F

Job Details:

Assistant Director of the CCU Arboretum

Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following position: Assistant Director of the CCU Arboretum in Grounds.

How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122770.Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Required Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree and relevant program experience. Must possess a valid SC driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications: A master’s degree. Two (2) years of experience in horticulture or a related field, and at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assists with directing, coordinating, and participating in the daily operations, grounds maintenance, and programming of the CCU Arboretum.
• Develops and supports educational, research, outreach, and engagement opportunities that advance the mission of the CCU Arboretum, including related marketing, training, and communications materials.
• Maintains the campus tree inventory and coordinates tree planting, care, removal, collections management, and reporting activities in support of CCU’s designation as an arboretum.
• Hires, trains, and supervises direct reports and student staff.
• Represents CCU as a leader in the community regarding arboriculture, horticulture, environmental stewardship, and the benefits of trees and green spaces.

Time Limited position with benefits. (NS01508P/TL5755) Salary: $45,000.00 (Minimum) – $60,000.00 (Maximum). Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the University. Travel: occasional remote work and occasional travel; Irregular Hours: occasional nights and weekends to meet the needs of the University.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree and relevant program experience. Must possess a valid SC driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

A master’s degree. Two (2) years of experience in horticulture or a related field, and at least one (1) year of of supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must have excellent computer and communication skills. Must be comfortable and able to perform public speaking.

Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines:

No

Subject to Credit Check:

No

Working Conditions:

Environmental Elements: working indoors and outdoors, excessive heat, excessive cold, extreme weather conditions, excessive humidity, excessive dampness or chilling, excessive noise, slippery and uneven walking surfaces, working around machinery with moving parts, working around moving objects or vehicles, working around machinery/heavy equipment, working in close proximity to others, exposure to offensive odors, possible exposure to noxious fumes, required to wear a university-provided uniform. Physical Demands: must be able to remain in a stationary position; must be able to operate a computer and other productivity machinery; must routinely operate equipment used to provide recycling services; must routinely traverse campus by walking and on university-provided equipment; must routinely lift and transport objects and equipment up to 50 pounds; must routinely communicate with shift supervisors, teammates, and other individuals on campus; must understand direction and adhere to established procedures; must adapt well in the face of workplace stressors such as balancing priorities for the successful function of the department, maintaining the security of people and property, etc.; Travel: occasional remote work and occasional travel; Irregular Hours: occasional nights and weekends to meet the needs of the University.

Posting Number:

NS01508P

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

10/26/2026

Job Open Date:

09/24/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122770