Supplemental Instruction Manager

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Posting Number:

STA00833PO26

Job Family:

Student Enrichment

Job Function:

Student Experience

USC Market Title:

Student Experience Coordinator

Link to USC Market Title:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133984

Job Level:

P2 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title):

Supplemental Instruction Manager

Campus:

Columbia

Work County:

Richland

College/Division:

Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support

Department:

SAAS Student Success Center

State Pay Range:

G08

USC Market Range:

MRE - $49,700 $60,882 $72,065

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$49,700 - $72,065

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Work Schedule:

• 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category:

Student Services

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:

Supplemental Instruction Manager

• Are you passionate about helping students build confidence, strengthen academic skills, and achieve their goals?
• Do you enjoy mentoring student leaders and helping them make a meaningful impact on their peers?
• Ready to turn your leadership and organizational skills into opportunities for student success?
• Do you thrive on collaboration and finding creative ways to connect students with academic support?
• Want to lead a program that helps students navigate challenging courses and stay on track toward graduation?

Well, We Have the Job for You!
The Supplemental Instruction Manager leads and supports a team of Supplemental Instruction Leaders who provide course-specific academic support to undergraduate students in economics, statistics, mathematics, and finance.

This position promotes academic skill development and informed decision-making by helping students build self-regulated learning strategies. In partnership with a second Supplemental Instruction Manager, they coordinate review session scheduling and marketing and ensures programming responds to student needs.

As a collaborative member of the Student Success Center, the Supplemental Instruction Manager advances student learning, retention, and degree completion.

Primary Job Duties:

• SI Program Management and Student Staff Development – Manage the daily operations of the Supplemental Instruction Program, with an emphasis on supporting courses with high D/F/W rates, including the recruitment, selection, training, and scheduling of approximately 85 Supplemental Instruction Leaders.
• Program Marketing, Outreach, and Assessment – Develop marketing plans to promote Supplemental Instruction and Student Success programs, increase student engagement and academic achievement through targeted outreach, collaboration, and program assessment to improve effectiveness.
• Program Administration and Operational Support – Verifies and processes student employee timesheets and time-off requests.
• Strategic Partnerships and Program Support – Partners with internal and external university stakeholders to identify and support undergraduate students’ academic needs.

Perks:

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• 15 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

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Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, STEM Education, or Counseling. Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience coordination and assessing student or academic programs in an education setting, preferably including supervisory experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of student development principles and practices.
• Ability to effectively facilitate meetings, trainings, programs, and group discussions.
• Strong critical-thinking skills with the ability to analyze information and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy and quality while managing multiple responsibilities.

Job Duty:

SI Program Management and Student Staff Development

• Manage the daily operations of the Supplemental Instruction Program, with an emphasis on supporting courses with high D/F/W rates, including the recruitment, selection, training, and scheduling of approximately 85 Supplemental Instruction Leaders.
• Monitor and evaluate Supplemental Instruction Leaders through regular observations and provide actionable feedback to support performance improvement and program effectiveness multiple points each semester.
• Supervise and mentor one or more graduate assistants, providing guidance, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring performance to ensure efficient and effective program operations.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate student staff throughout the employment lifecycle, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, professional development, and performance evaluations. Incorporate NACE career readiness competencies and high-impact practices to support student development, strengthen transferable skills, and promote a meaningful student employment experience.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

35

Job Duty:

Program Marketing, Outreach, and Assessment

• Develop marketing plans to promote Supplemental Instruction and Student Success programs, increase student engagement and academic achievement through targeted outreach, collaboration, and program assessment to improve effectiveness.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

15

Job Duty:

Program Administration and Operational Support

• Verifies and processes student employee timesheets and time-off requests.
• Manages scheduling software to coordinate Supplemental Instruction sessions and staffing.
• Maintains and updates the program website to ensure information is accurate, timely, and accessible.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

20

Job Duty:

Strategic Partnerships and Program Support

• Partners with internal and external university stakeholders to identify and support undergraduate students’ academic needs.
• Develops and maintains strong partnerships with participating faculty, academic departments, and other Student Success Center program areas to advance student learning and success.
• Collaborates with all Peer Leader Programs to coordinate review-session programming that supports undergraduate students during exam periods.
• Works closely with campus partners to secure appropriate space for review sessions and related programming.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

25

Job Duty:

• Other Duties as assigned

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

5

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:

No

Hazardous weather category:

Non-Essential

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

12/01/2026

Job Open Date:

11/06/2026

Job Close Date:

12/21/2026

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 December 21, 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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Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/215452

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.