Posted: Mar 26, 2026
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Associate Director of Peer Leadership

University of South Carolina - Columbia, SC
Full-time
Salary: $69,913.00 - $87,391.00 Annually
Application Deadline: Apr 24, 2026
Associate Director
Job Purpose
The Associate Director of Peer Leadership is a key member of Counseling and Psychology Services leadership team and oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the center’s peer support and peer leadership programs. This position focuses on empowering students to promote emotional well-being, mental health awareness, and outreach through peer-led initiatives. The Associate Director will also ensure that peer leaders are trained in mental health education, crisis response, and campus resource navigation. The role combines program development, student supervision, collaboration with campus partners, and data-informed program evaluation to build a supportive, inclusive, and proactive mental health culture across the university community.
Advertised Job Summary
Associate Director of Peer Leadership
    • Do you enjoy building relationships with students, faculty and staff and collaborating across campus to create impactful programming, workshops, and training?
    • Do you have experience in counseling, mental health services, or a university student affairs setting, and experience with program development, student leadership or peer support?
    • Would you enjoy mentoring and training peer leaders for the department?

 

 
We have the job for you!
 
Position Summary:

The Associate Director of Peer Leadership is a key member of Counseling and Psychiatric Services leadership team and oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the center’s peer support and peer leadership programs. This position focuses on empowering students to promote emotional well-being, mental health awareness, and outreach through peer-led initiatives. The Associate Director will also ensure that peer leaders are trained in mental health education, crisis response, and campus resource navigation. The role combines program development, student supervision, collaboration with campus partners, and data-informed program evaluation to build a supportive, inclusive, and proactive mental health culture across the university community.

Primary Job Duties
  • Clinical & Crisis Support
  • Program Development and Management.
  • Leadership, Collaborative Partnerships and Supervision
  • Assessment and Reporting
  • General Administrative Duties
 
Perks:
  • Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
  • Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays.
  • An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina’s capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work!
  • Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance.
  • Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
 
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a master’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Licensed or license eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Independent Social Work in Clinical Practice (LISW-CP), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of South Carolina within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
    • Strong background in program development, implementation, and evaluation, with a focus on mental health and wellness initiatives.
    • Experience supervising professional staff, graduate students, or peer educators.
    • Crisis intervention experience and familiarity with campus crisis response protocols.

 

 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Strong crisis management and decision-making abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and engage with external partners.
  • Ability to balance multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in using data management and evaluation software for program assessment.