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Logo Posting Number STA00504PO26 Job Family Enrollment Management Job Function Student Services USC Market Title Student Services Program Coordinator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132678 Job Level P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Graduate Enrollment Coordinator Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division College of Nursing Department CON Nursing - Office of Student Affairs State Pay Range G08 USC Market Range MRE - $48,726 $59,689 $70,653 Anticipated Hiring Range $60,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Basis 12 months Job Search Category Student Services
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Graduate Enrollment Coordinator provides administrative, operational, and coordination support to the Director of Graduate Enrollment Management in support of graduate recruitment, admissions processing, onboarding, and graduate student engagement activities. This role serves as a key point of contact for prospective and admitted graduate students, ensuring a responsive, professional, and student-centered experience throughout the enrollment process.
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Job Duties
Job Duty
Application Processing:
Monitors applications to identify missing materials, incomplete records, and outstanding requirements. Follows up with applicants to ensure completion of required documentation. Processes completed applications accurately and in a timely manner. Coordinates doctoral interview scheduling and communicates with applicants and program stakeholders regarding application status. Maintains accurate admissions records and supports compliance with established admissions procedures.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 45 Job Duty
Front-line Customer Service:
Serves as a primary point of contact for prospective students and applicants by phone, email, and other communication channels. Responds to questions regarding admissions requirements, application procedures, deadlines, and program-specific information. Enters and updates leads in Slate and assists with applicant record management. Provides timely, courteous, and accurate information while escalating complex issues as needed.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty
Recruitment Support:
Supports graduate recruitment efforts through in-person and virtual engagement activities, working closely with the Director of Graduate Enrollment Management. Assists with planning, coordination, and follow-up for recruitment events, information sessions, and outreach activities. Represents the program as needed at in-state recruitment events. Helps track recruitment activity, prospect engagement, and follow-up communication.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Onboarding Support:
Collaborates with graduate advisors and the Clinical Education team to support admitted student onboarding. Assists with orientation planning, the new student checklist, and other onboarding materials or communications. Follows up with students regarding completion of onboarding requirements and helps resolve questions or barriers that may delay enrollment. Supports a smooth transition from admission to matriculation.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Event Support:
Provides administrative and logistical support for key Office of Academic Affairs events, including Stethoscope, White Coat, and Convocation ceremonies. Assists with event preparation and day-of coordination as needed. Supports execution of events in a professional and service-oriented manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned in support of graduate enrollment operations and student success.
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 08/16/2026 Job Open Date 07/02/2026 Job Close Date 08/16/2026 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 August 16, 2026.
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