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University of South Carolina

Administrative Coordinator

🇺🇸 Columbia, SC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $49K - $74K

💻 Other

🗓️ June 2nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of South Carolina is hiring an Administrative Coordinator. The role involves providing programmatic and logistical support for the Attendant Care Program. Responsibilities include ensuring efficient project activity workflow, assisting staff, and supporting the Project Director while adhering to compliance policies. 

Highlights 
  • Provides logistical and office functions to maintain project workflow
  • Assists with organizing program support duties
  • Oversees project expenditures and documentation
  • Facilitates communication between departments
  • Requires a bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related experience
  • Experience in medical administrative settings preferred
  • Offers a salary range of $49,396 - $74,094

Administrative Coordinator Full Description

Administrative Coordinator

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 July 14, 2025.

Posting Details
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Posting Summary 
Logo For Posting  |
Posting Number  | RTF00111PO25
USC Market Title  | Administrative Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title  | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156187
Business Title (Internal Title)  | Administrative Coordinator
Campus  | Columbia
Work County  | Richland
College/Division  | School of Medicine Columbia
Department  | SOMC Center for Disability Resources
Advertised Salary Range  | $49,396 - $74,094
Location of Vacancy  |
Part/Full Time  | Full Time
Hours per Week  | 37.5
Work Schedule  | 8:00am-4:30pm
Type of Staff Position  | Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis  | 12 months
Job Search Category  | Administrative
 
About USC 
About University of South Carolina 
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  
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
 
Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below 
The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement  | Yes
State Insurance Programs  | Yes
Annual Leave  | Yes
Sick Leave  | Yes
 
Position Description 
Advertised Job Summary  | To provide programmatic and logistical support to the Attendant Care Program, within the Center for Disability Resources, USC School of Medicine. To promote attainment of project goals and objectives through support of the Project Director. To demonstrate the commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to USC/SCDHHS compliance policies, procedures, and regulations. This position is established in support of service/training activities.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience  | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 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  |
Preferred Qualifications  | Experience within a medical professional administrative setting.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities  | Ability to coordinate and work well with a diverse staff required. Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills. Must have the ability to collect and assemble information in a clear and concise manner. Good organizational skills and attention-to-detail also required. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations
 
Job Duties 
Job Duty  | Provides a variety of logistical and office functions to ensure the timely completion of project activities by maintaining an efficient and effective workflow. Processes monthly project-related data for Attendant Care staff.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 35Job Duty  | Assists staff with organizing and performing support duties for the Attendant Care Program.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 20Job Duty  | Provides administrative support to the Attendant Care staff in preparing documents, planning, and mapping training schedules for visits.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 10Job Duty  | Oversees project expenditures, creates necessary documentation and files. Will generate monthly annual reports as needed.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 10Job Duty  | Facilitates communication between Attendant Care and the Center for Disability Resources (CDR) Business Office. Completes appropriate paperwork according to University guidelines.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 10Job Duty  | Receives/screens project telephone calls/faxes and correspondence; responds to all that can be handled and directs others to appropriate staff. Responsible for logging in, documenting, and responding to all correspondence received relating to Attendant Care.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 10Job Duty  | Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 5
 
Position Attributes 
Hazardous weather category  | Non-Essential
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.  | No
 Posting Detail Information 
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Desired Start Date  | 06/16/2025
Position End Date  | 06/15/2026
Job Open Date  | 05/30/2025
Job Close Date  | 07/14/2025
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 July 14, 2025.

Quicklink for Posting  | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/187759
EEO Statement  | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 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
  2. * Does the information on your resume match your application exactly-including job titles, dates of employment, and key responsibilities? 
    (Open Ended Question)
  3. * Do you have any previous supervisory experience? If yes, please explain. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  4. * Do you have experience working in a healthcare setting? 
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter