EPPS Program Director
- Employer
- University of South Carolina
- Location
- Columbia
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
STA00753PO26
Job Family:Program Management
Job Function:Program Management
USC Market Title:Program Director
Link to USC Market Title:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133630
Job Level:M3 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title):EPPS Program Director
Campus:Columbia
Work County:Richland
College/Division:School of Law
Department:LAW SC Law Policing Program
State Pay Range:G13
USC Market Range:MRL - $97,329 $124,095 $150,860
Anticipated Hiring Range:Commensurate with experience within the market range
Part/Full Time:Full Time
Hours per Week:37.5
Work Schedule:- Law School hours are 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM with one hour for lunch.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
12 months
Job Search Category:Other Professional
About University of South Carolina:From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement:The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Advertised Job Summary:The Excellence in Policing and Public Safety Program (EPPS) Director will organize, manage, grow, and evaluate the Program’s activities and outcomes. The EPPS Program Director is accountable for establishing measurable goals; tracking progress toward programmatic, financial, instructional, and partnership objectives; and providing timely reports to the Dean, law school leadership, the Program’s advisory board, and funders. The Program Director will oversee the design, implementation, and assessment of educational offerings for South Carolina law enforcement agencies, with goals of expanding participation nationally and internationally, generating revenue to support Program sustainability, and using revenue-generating opportunities to help support instruction for South Carolina officers. The Program Director will develop and implement evaluation processes to measure participant satisfaction, curriculum effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, enrollment growth, fiscal performance, and overall Program impact.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
- Master’s degree in criminal justice or a related field, terminal degree in criminal justice or a related field.
- At least seven years of law enforcement executive/command experience. Demonstrated organizational leadership, professional development, budgeting, and strategic planning responsibilities are also required.
- Prior Police Chief or County Sheriff experience is preferred. Prior experience designing and delivering training and education curricula to sworn law enforcement is also a preferred qualification.
- Knowledge of the criminal justice ecosystem, and familiarity with issues affecting the policing profession.
- Law enforcement training and curricula; professional development; program management; strategic planning; budgeting and fiscal stewardship; grant and donor fund management; personnel supervision; stakeholder engagement; public communication; outcome assessment; data-informed decision-making; revenue generation; and the ability to prepare clear written reports for stakeholders.
Identify, pursue, secure, and steward grants and donations that support EPPS programming. Develop and maintain a funding-opportunity pipeline aligned with Program priorities. Track proposal deadlines, submission status, award decisions, reporting requirements, and donor or grant obligations. Provide quarterly written updates to the Dean on proposal development, funding prospects, awards secured, and risks that may affect Program funding.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:10
Job Duty:Lead implementation of the EPPS strategic plan by establishing annual goals, milestones, deliverables, timelines, and responsible parties. Track progress against established measures; identify risks and opportunities; recommend corrective actions; and provide regular written updates to the Dean, law school leadership, advisory board, and funders as appropriate.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:5
Job Duty:Collaborate with the Graduate Programs Director and the USC Graduate School to support enrollment, retention, curriculum delivery, student success, and ongoing effectiveness of the Public Safety Executive Leadership master’s and certificate programs and credentialing.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:5
Job Duty:Develop, maintain, and evaluate strategic partnerships with key external stakeholders, including the South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council, the South Carolina Criminal Justice Training Academy, state and local law enforcement agencies, community partners, and national organizations. Maintain regular communication with the Advisory Board and partners; document partnership activity, opportunities, feedback, and outcomes; and use that information to strengthen Program offerings, visibility, and long-term sustainability. Serve as the primary liaison among the Advisory Board, Program leadership, and the Dean by preparing regular updates on Program progress, stakeholder engagement, partnership outcomes, emerging issues, and opportunities to advance Program objectives.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:10
Job Duty:Develop and grow out-of-state instructional and credentialing opportunities that generate net revenue above the cost of instruction and help subsidize EPPS instruction for South Carolina officers. Identify target audiences and partner agencies, support recruitment and enrollment efforts, track enrollment, revenue, expenses, and net revenue, and provide quarterly written reports to the Dean on revenue-generating programming, sustainability opportunities, and progress toward Program objectives.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:25
Job Duty:Maintain an active in-office presence while managing the EPPS team. The Executive Director is expected to be in the office except when specifically conducting work duties off-site. Establish clear performance expectations, assign responsibilities, set deadlines, monitor progress toward assigned goals, provide timely feedback and coaching, and address performance or operational issues promptly. Conduct regular check-ins with team members, document progress on key assignments, and ensure team members remain engaged, productive, responsive, and accountable for delivering work that supports Program objectives.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:15
Job Duty:Oversee EPPS finances, including operating budgets, grant funds, donor funds, and direct appropriations, to ensure responsible fiscal stewardship and Program sustainability. Promote conservative financial management to ensure sustainability of the program beyond the one-time start-up funds. Review expenditures for alignment with approved purposes; monitor budgets, fund balances, revenues, and expenses; ensure compliance with University, law school, grant, donor, and state requirements and policies and procedures, including university and law school trave l policies; identify financial risks and provide quarterly financial reports and recommendations to the Dean.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:15
Job Duty:Review, update, and teach EPPS training curriculum to ensure content is current, appropriate, effective, and aligned with Program goals and the needs of intended audiences, with a primary focus on South Carolina law enforcement leaders. Evaluate curriculum using participant feedback, stakeholder input, instructional quality measures, program outcomes, and external validation when appropriate; document recommended improvements; implement approved updates; and assess whether curriculum changes improve instructional quality, participant outcomes, and Program effectiveness. Design and implement plans and practices to reduce the cost of instruction while maintaining quality.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:15
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:No
Hazardous weather category:Non-Essential
Number of Vacancies:1
Desired Start Date:12/01/2026
Job Open Date:10/07/2026
Job Close Date:11/09/2026
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 November 9, 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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EEO Statement:The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
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Innovista represents a new vision for research by creating a vibrant, urban community where students and researchers, including those from private firms, will live, work, learn, and play. Innovista will represent the University's four core research areas-hydrogen fuel cells, nanoscience and technology, biomedical and public health, and the environment-but will include other initiatives and business partners that serve the knowledge economy. Innovista's first private tenant, for example, is a leader in software applications for the insurance industry and will create several hundred high-paying jobs.
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