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Administrative Coordinator

Overview
State of South Carolinasc.govPosted 4 days ago
South Carolina, United StatesOn-site
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Seniority level
Mid
Employment type
Full time
Specialization
Office clerk

About the role

Posting number: 9929994

Department: University of South Carolina

Job classification: Administrative Coordinator I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Office and Administrative Support

Administrative Coordinator Department: PROV Undergraduate Studies Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time About UofSC From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Inclusive Excellence Statement Advertised Job Summary Provide comprehensive administrative support to an organizational unit or individual to ensure efficient daily operations. Responsibilities include scheduling and calendar management, customer service, travel reimbursement processing, data entry, documentation, and records management. Provide backup support for the Executive Administrative Assistant as needed and assist with unit-specific administrative tasks and operational priorities and works as a team member in the Office of the Provost.

Responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Knowledge of or ability to learn university policies and procedures and best practices in an office environment. - Well organized and able to effectively plan and coordinate the activities of an academic administration office. - Able to oversee and coordinate the activities of a service organization. - Excellent communication skills; the ability to give and carry out complex instructions. - Expert-level user of major office software and data search systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, CoPilot, AI applications, Canva, etc. - Willingness to learn any necessary software skills as introduced.

Key skills

  • Customer Service
  • Data Entry
  • Microsoft Office
  • Canva

Benefits & perks

  • Generous vacation
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development

Supplemental information

Job Close Date 12/13/2026 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 December 13, 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 Clickhttps://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsc.edu%2F​about%2Foffices_and_divisions%2Fhuman_resources%2Fcareers%2Findex.php&data=05%7C​01%7CKURTRS%40email.sc.edu%7Ceca45df616784275e15908dab2a706ac%7C4b2a4b19d135420e​8bb2b1cd238998cc%7C0%7C0%7C638018727680845870%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC​4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=j​6sQGvabHDZHDmRBFwMrq8P8QCuDmChuJ%2FH5%2F8hDRUw%3D&reserved=0 to learn more about why you should work at USC. To apply, please visit: EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. je-47b7e28155c5400ca7d47d7b4b76e2ba