Graduate Program Director

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF LAW

GRADUATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR

The University of South Carolina School of Law is seeking a Graduate Program Director. The Director is responsible for all aspects of the School of Law’s non-J.D. graduate program, including program oversight, marketing and recruitment, admissions, student affairs, career services, and former student relations. The Graduate Program Director’s initial responsibilities will focus upon implementation of a Master of Studies in Law (MSL) in Health Systems Law and a Health Care Compliance Certificate program.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Additionally, a successful applicant should have a minimum of six years of experience in instruction, admissions, student affairs, on-line course development, or related area in higher education as well as experience supervising faculty and/or staff.

This position requires a results-oriented individual with a strong sense of vision, creativity, and initiative who also demonstrates strong organizational and managerial skills. It requires the ability to connect effectively with students, employers, law school faculty and staff, alumni, and the public. The Director must have excellent oral and written communication skills in addition to having strong analytical skills. Additionally, they must possess the ability to manage multiple tasks in an organized and detail-oriented way. The Director must also have strong inter-personal and customer-service skills and be able to work well with various constituencies, including faculty, staff, alumni, students, employers, and other groups. They must also be able to recognize and implement new technologies and methods to achieve program goals. The Director also needs to have the ability to develop quickly a firm understanding of ABA/SACS academic and financial programmatic assessment and accreditation standards.

The School of Law is committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and others whose background, experience, and viewpoints contribute to the diversity of our institution. Interested persons should apply here: http://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/74730.

Although a formal application is required in order to be considered, candidates are welcome to contact Associate Dean Eboni Nelson at nelsones@law.sc.edu to express their interest or if they have any questions regarding the application process.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.