University of South Carolina
Administrative & Enrollment Coordinator
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Columbia, SC
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Full-Time
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$37K - $42K
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Enrollment
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May 4th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring an Administrative & Enrollment Coordinator. The role manages the daily operations and administrative functions of the Education Abroad Office front desk, including scheduling, customer service, data entry, and records management while supporting enrollment processes under the direction of the Assistant Director for Enrollment and Operations.
Highlights
- Maintains primary presence at the Education Abroad Office front desk, handling calls, emails, walk-ins, and appointment scheduling.
- Provides administrative support for education abroad applicants and assists with events, marketing, and application processes.
- Supports enrollment by assisting with application approvals and student communications in the education abroad database.
- Strong computer skills and written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills required.
- Typical minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or GED with no prior work experience needed.
- Preferred qualifications include experience living, working, or studying abroad and knowledge of study abroad or international education.
- Demonstrates ability to handle confidential information with discretion and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Full-time position with a 37.5-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with possible flexible scheduling.
- Salary range anticipated between $36,608 and $42,000 annually within a state pay range of G05.
- The position offers benefits including health and life insurance, retirement programs, paid tuition, leave, holidays, parental leave, and professional development opportunities.
Administrative & Enrollment Coordinator Full Description
Administrative & Enrollment Coordinator
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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 May 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
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Posting Number | STA00305PO26
Job Family | Administrative Support
Job Function | Administrative Services
USC Market Title | Administrative Assistant
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131888
Job Level | A1 - Administrative/Operational Support
Business Title (Internal Title) | Administrative & Enrollment Coordinator
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Academic Affairs and Provost
Department | PROV Global Carolina
State Pay Range | G05
USC Market Range | MRB - $36,608 $44,845 $53,082
Anticipated Hiring Range | $36,608-$42,000
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Other Professional
Posting Number | STA00305PO26
Job Family | Administrative Support
Job Function | Administrative Services
USC Market Title | Administrative Assistant
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131888
Job Level | A1 - Administrative/Operational Support
Business Title (Internal Title) | Administrative & Enrollment Coordinator
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Academic Affairs and Provost
Department | PROV Global Carolina
State Pay Range | G05
USC Market Range | MRB - $36,608 $44,845 $53,082
Anticipated Hiring Range | $36,608-$42,000
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Other Professional
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.
Veterans' Preference Statement | The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Veterans' Preference Statement | The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), 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 USC 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.
The University of South Carolina (USC), 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 USC 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.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | The Administrative and Enrollment Coordinator handles the administrative needs of the Education Abroad Office and ensures the effectiveness of daily operations of the EAO front desk, including scheduling, customer service, data entry, documentation, records management, and various other tasks and projects.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires no prior work experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Experience living, working, or studying abroad Experience in relevant fields such as study abroad, international education, and education Strong independent judgment, planning, and decision-making skills Exceptional attention to detail Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, tactfully with individuals at all levels Ability and discipline to handle confidential and personal information with discretion
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Strong written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills Strong computer skills
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires no prior work experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Experience living, working, or studying abroad Experience in relevant fields such as study abroad, international education, and education Strong independent judgment, planning, and decision-making skills Exceptional attention to detail Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, tactfully with individuals at all levels Ability and discipline to handle confidential and personal information with discretion
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Strong written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills Strong computer skills
Job Duties
Job Duty | Customer Service: Maintains the primary presence at the EAO front desk. Responsible for handling telephone calls, general email inquiries, walk-in traffic, scheduling student appointments, completing visa letters, and assisting students as well as office staff. Develops and maintains a working knowledge of education abroad procedures and handles routine inquiries from students, parents, faculty, and staff, escalating them to the appropriate staff as needed.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 50Job Duty | Administrative Support: Provides administrative support for education abroad applicants. Assists EAO staff with related administrative duties, such as pre-departure orientation, workshops, marketing events and application processes. Maintains space reservations for events. Assists other staff with other projects and tasks as assigned.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Enrollment Support: Under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Enrollment and Operations, assists with application and form approvals in education abroad database and assists with follow-up communications with students. Also provides back-up support for uploading education abroad approval forms and transcripts and other information for INTL placeholder and insurance enrollments to university systems.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 50Job Duty | Administrative Support: Provides administrative support for education abroad applicants. Assists EAO staff with related administrative duties, such as pre-departure orientation, workshops, marketing events and application processes. Maintains space reservations for events. Assists other staff with other projects and tasks as assigned.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Enrollment Support: Under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Enrollment and Operations, assists with application and form approvals in education abroad database and assists with follow-up communications with students. Also provides back-up support for uploading education abroad approval forms and transcripts and other information for INTL placeholder and insurance enrollments to university systems.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25
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.
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
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 05/01/2026
Job Close Date | 05/13/2026
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 May 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
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/205664
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.
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 05/01/2026
Job Close Date | 05/13/2026
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 May 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
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/205664
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 (*).
- * Do you have at least a high school diploma or GED and no prior work experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
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