Dean of Students

Salary: $53,142.00 - $90,372.00 Annually
Location : Darlington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 192696
Agency: Governor's School for Science & Mathematics
Opening Date: 09/10/2026
Closing Date: 10/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: CB75
Position Number:: 61070047
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN09
Hiring Range - Min.: $65,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $80,000.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online. All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. This position is not available for sponsorship.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
Are you an exp erienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Governor's School for Science and Math is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
The Dean of Students is responsible for the overall management and supervision of the campus life program (residence life and student engagement), which includes approximately 300 students. The Dean of Students is responsible for providing oversight for a comprehensive co-curricular program and training and supporting 7 professional staff members and 12 to 13 paraprofessionals.
Responsibilities of the Dean of Students:

• Recruits, supervises, trains, and evaluates all campus life staff members, directly supervising the Residence Life Coordinators and the SAC Coordinator.
• Provides direction and evaluation as appropriate in the programmatic functions of the campus life program and plans curriculum toward leadership development and engagement to include assessing student interests and supporting student organizations and their advisors.
• Serves as the chief judicial officer for most Level 2 infractions and the primary investigator for those alleged violations, which includes referring potential Level 3 infractions for Judicial Council review and interpreting community standards.
• Assigns and allocates housing to residential students; directs the implantation of information management systems related to student housing and discipline.
• Responds to after hour emergences in the residence hall and those involving residential students.
• Manages departmental budget; maintains accurate records and processes for reporting information and prepares management reports.
• Participates and supports New Student Orientation and PAC.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required by the Vice President for Student Development.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
A master's degree in counseling, student personnel administration, higher education administration, or related field required with five to seven years of full-time, progressive residence life and student affairs experience with high school or undergraduate students. Background must include residence hall management, developmental programming, staff training, and conduct-related experience. The ability to work with diverse populations and mentor young professionals in residential or student success settings is required.


Additional Requirements:

• Some evening and weekend work is required. The Dean of Students is expected to respond to evening and weekend emergencies, so it is recommended that the person holding this position live within a reasonable proximity to campus.

Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Additional Comments
The SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. This position is not available for sponsorship.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.


Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.


Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Do you possess at least a master's degree in counseling, student personnel administration, higher education administration, or related field with five to seven years of full-time, progressive residence life and student affairs experience with high school or undergraduate students?

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Does your background include residence hall management, developmental programming, staff training, and conduct-related experience?

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Do you possess the ability to work with diverse populations and mentor young professionals in residential or student success settings?

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Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position.
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Do you possess a valid Class D driver's license, or if you do not already have one, do you have the ability to obtain a Class D driver's license?

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I understand that some evening and weekend work is required.

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