Posting Details
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Logo Posting Number STA00501PO26 Job Family Academic and Professional Training and Development Job Function Academic Programming USC Market Title Academic Program Specialist Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131785 Job Level P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Student Services Coordinator Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Academic Affairs and Provost Department PROV Graduation and Retention Network State Pay Range G08 USC Market Range MRE - $48,726 $59,689 $70,653 Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate with qualifications Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC 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
Serves as the primary point of contact for students needing assistance, as requested. Provides support for helping general GARNET students navigate the University's many processes and offices. Remains current with program area requirements, policies, and procedures. Plans, schedules, and coordinates all elements in student orientations, plus other GARNET meetings, activities, and events. Collects and reviews GARNET course materials including syllabi and course evaluations. Processes overrides for GARNET courses and responds to general inquiries for assistance. Remains current with program area requirements, policies, and procedures.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Job Duties
Job Duty
Serves as student services coordinator for USC's senior citizen population. Serves as the primary contact for these students in providing assistance. Provides support in navigating USC requirements and referring to other offices on campus. Assists with course registration and understanding of University policies and procedures.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Coordinates and provides support to Assistant Director with current and developing GARNET programs and initiatives including, but not limited to, Winter Session and Summer Semester. Serves as primary coordinator of grade collection for Summer Semester at USC. Maintains the Winter Session course waitlist. Collects and reviews GARNET course materials including syllabi and course evaluations. Maintains positive relationships with all departments/academic/university offices and personnel affiliated with GARNET. Plans, schedules, and coordinates representation at new student orientations, as well as other GARNET activities and events where GARNET works with campus partners and academic departments.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Directs and organizes GARNET's Student Advisory Board. Communicates with Board leaders and Board members and organizes volunteer opportunities. Supervises Board leaders in scheduling meetings and meeting itineraries. Assists Board leadership in managing a budget for events, team building, and beyond-the-classroom experiences.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Coordinates the Interdisciplinary Certificate enrollment process for students who are adding one or more of the certificates to their undergraduate degrees. Receives Formstacks from interested students and processes their curriculum additions in Banner. Assists certificate students with questions and changes, as needed. Maintains up-to-date database of students currently enrolled in all four certificates. Ensures timely email communication with students regarding graduation application processes. Communicates with academic advisors and Registrar's office on additions, changes, and certificate graduation applications.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 45 Job Duty
Supervises student office assistants and provides assistance to GARNET office personnel through backup rotation for front desk coverage. Provides support to and serves in place of Assistant Director for meetings and presentations, as needed. Performs peer institution research, as needed, throughout the year. Performs other special projects and job-related duties, as assigned.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10
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 08/01/2026 Job Open Date 07/01/2026 Job Close Date 08/15/2026 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 15, 2026.
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