Administrative Coordinator (International Studies, African American Studies, and African Studies)

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$39,300–$47,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Adobe Acrobat, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Background Investigation, Best Practices, Brand Marketing (Branding), Budget Management, Communication Skills, Content Development, Disability Accommodations, Establish Priorities, Expense Tracking, Faculty Administration, Higher Education, Insurance, Internet Programming, Intranet, Media Schedule, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Office Management, Operations, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printing, Program Planning, Publications, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Team Player, Web Programming, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Charleston, SC
POSTED
17 days ago

Administrative Coordinator (International Studies, African American Studies, and African Studies)

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Please complete the 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.

  • Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title Administrative Coordinator (International Studies, African American Studies, and African Studies) Position Type Classified Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration Non-Faculty Pay Band GEN07 Level Department Department of International Studies Job Purpose

Independently coordinates and performs the daily administrative operations of the International Studies major and minor, the African American Studies major and minor, and the African Studies minor. Supports full-time faculty members and possible adjuncts in International Studies and African American Studies. Assists students in major and minor declarations. The division of work hours would be roughly 65% in International Studies, 32% in African American Studies, and 3% in African Studies.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and experience in an administrative support position are required. Working experience in higher education and communications is preferred. Knowledge of a foreign language and international study or work experience preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of principles and practices of academic regulations, rules, policies and procedures. Experience in administrative office management. Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion according to schedules and goals. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of faculty, students, and staff. Knowledge of ADA compliance standards and experience assisting faculty, staff, and students with accessibility needs and accommodations to support an inclusive and accessible environment. Knowledge of and ability to help develop and manage student intern and study abroad experiences. Knowledge, skill, and experience with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Banner, Adobe Acrobat, Canva webpage maintenance, social media scheduling, and publications and printing development. Knowledge of basic design principles and best practices for social media marketing, including audience engagement, branding consistency, content creation, and digital communications strategies. Knowledge and experience in creating, monitoring, and tracking budgets and expenditures. Ability to help prepare annual program reports, planning documents, and program communications. Ability to assist with faculty and student programming, such as assisting with course scheduling and student registration, and assisting with student advising. Ability to assist with program planning and student recruiting. Ability to supervise student employees. Ability to promote programs through multiple media channels. Maintains the programs' websites on the internet and intranet.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

May be required to work some evenings and weekends on special events.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the 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.

  • Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary *$39,300 - $47,000 Posting Date 06/18/2026 Closing Date 07/02/2026 Benefits

  • Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
  • Retirement
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free CARTA Bus Service
  • Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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