Coordinator of the CommUnity Shop

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Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00671PO26 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) Coordinator of the CommUnity Shop Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS Student Conduct State Pay Range G08 USC Market Range MRE - $49,700 $60,882 $72,065 Anticipated Hiring Range $49,700 - $60,882 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

• 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, 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

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Coordinator of The Gamecock CommUnity Shop

• Are you passionate about helping students access the resources they need to thrive?
• Do you enjoy creating welcoming, organized spaces that make a meaningful difference in students' lives?
• Ready to lead a student-centered program that addresses food and basic-needs insecurity?
• Are you skilled at building partnerships that strengthen support for the campus community?
• Do you have a heart for service and a commitment to fostering dignity, belonging, and access for all students?

We Have the Job for You!

The Coordinator of The Gamecock CommUnity Shop manages the daily operations of the CommUnity shop, ensuring students have consistent access to food and essential basic need resources in a welcoming, organized, and student-centered environment. The incumbent oversees inventory management, pantry operations, volunteer coordination and student engagement while supporting the university's commitment to reducing barrier to student success.

Primary Duties Include:

• Coordinates resource recruitment, delivery, communication, and operational management for the Gamecock CommUnity Shop and associated basic needs initiatives serving the University community.
• Manages daily operations of the Gamecock CommUnity Shop to ensure spaces are open, accessible, staffed, clean, organized, and fully stocked for student use.
• Oversees recruitment, selection, training, scheduling, supervision, and recognition of student staff and volunteers supporting front desk and operations.
• Leads engagement, retention, and appreciation efforts for student leaders, volunteer groups, community partners, and students participating in Beyond the Classroom Matters (BTCM) experiences.
• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with on- and off-campus stakeholders that support a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and integrated approach to addressing student basic needs, including financial, housing, and food insecurity
• Collaborates with community partners, including organizations such as Harvest Hope Food Bank and Food Lion Feeds, to coordinate food access initiatives, inventory support, and resource distribution efforts.

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.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

• Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Student Services, Hospitality, Retail, or related field and 1 year related experience or Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience in student affairs, or student development capacities or in social services, social work, hospitality, retail, or volunteer coordination
• Knowledge of inventory management, customer service, and program coordination. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, volunteers and community partners.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of basic-needs support services, food pantry operations, and resources that address food insecurity and other barriers to student success.
• Knowledge of inventory management, purchasing, receiving, storage, and distribution processes.
• Knowledge of recordkeeping, data collection, and reporting related to program participation and resource utilization.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple operational priorities simultaneously.
• Strong inventory management and attention-to-detail skills, including tracking stock levels, expiration dates, donations, purchases, and distributions.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills, particularly when working with students from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Skills in volunteer recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Operational Leadership

• Coordinates resource recruitment, delivery, communication, and operational management for the Gamecock CommUnity Shop and associated basic needs initiatives serving the University community.
• Manages daily operations of the Gamecock CommUnity Shop to ensure spaces are open, accessible, staffed, clean, organized, and fully stocked for student use.
• Coordinates inventory management, stocking, organization, and distribution processes, including backstock necessary for daily service delivery.
• Responds to scheduled and unscheduled donation drop-offs and coordinates processing, organization, and distribution of incoming inventory.
• Develops, implements, and refines operational processes, procedures, and sustainability initiatives to improve efficiency, accessibility, and service delivery.
• Promotes and implements sustainable operational practices, including waste reduction, composting, and Green Zone initiatives.
• Develop survey and assessments to evaluate clientele needs and Gamecock CommUnity Shop services.
• Under the direction of the Assistant Director for Basic Needs, conduct tours, outreach and engagement activities with donors, campus partners and visitors, and support resource acquisition and awareness efforts.
• Assists the Assistant Director for Basic Needs in maintaining oversight and strategic direction of the CommUnity shop, including the Gamecock Pantry, Carolina Closet, Self-Expression Closet, and Gamecock School Supplies initiatives, as well as analyze utilization and inventory data to assess student needs.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 45 Job Duty

Volunteer Coordinator and Student Development

• Oversees recruitment, selection, training, scheduling, supervision, and recognition of student staff and volunteers supporting front desk and operations.
• Leads engagement, retention, and appreciation efforts for student leaders, volunteer groups, community partners, and students participating in Beyond the Classroom Matters (BTCM) experiences.
• Manages a network of more than 100 volunteers supporting Gamecock CommUnity Shop operations and service initiatives while providing mentorship and experiential learning opportunities for students completing BTCM requirements.
• Supports leadership development initiatives by recruiting, interviewing, training, supervising, advising, and collaborating with student executive board members and volunteer leaders.
• Meets regularly with student leadership and professional staff to coordinate priorities, assess organizational needs, and support program development and engagement efforts.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty

Collaboration and Relationships

• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with on- and off-campus stakeholders that support a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and integrated approach to addressing student basic needs, including financial, housing, and food insecurity
• Collaborates with community partners, including organizations such as Harvest Hope Food Bank and Food Lion Feeds, to coordinate food access initiatives, inventory support, and resource distribution efforts.
• Coordinates and maintains partnerships with campus departments, community organizations, donors, and external agencies to expand resources and support services available to students.
• Conducts outreach and engagement efforts to strengthen campus and community partnerships that support donations, volunteerism, educational initiatives, and resource development.
• Facilitates communication and collaboration between internal and external stakeholders to support an integrated and student-centered approach to basic needs services.
• Represents the Gamecock CommUnity Shop and broader basic needs initiatives through outreach events, presentations, tours, partnership meetings, and collaborative projects.
• Develops and sustains collaborative relationships with campus stakeholders to increase awareness, engagement, and coordinated support for students experiencing basic needs insecurity.
• Manages weekly ordering, procurement coordination, pickup, and inventory processing with community food partners, including data entry and tracking within University systems such as PeopleSoft.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Other Duties as Assigned

• Stays abreast of national, state, and local policies, and participates in professional development activities and relevant professional organizations related to basic needs issues.
• Attends relevant trainings and meetings to increase knowledge and expand network of contacts in the community.
• Conducts special projects at the request of the Dean of Students.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 10/16/2026 Job Open Date 09/04/2026 Job Close Date 10/31/2026 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 October 31, 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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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have at least 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?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents