University of South Carolina
Business Coordinator
🇺🇸
Columbia, SC
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Full-Time
💰
TBD
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Finance
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February 27th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Business Coordinator to manage and coordinate financial and administrative operations for the South Carolina Honors College. The role involves overseeing vendor payments, reimbursements, travel processing, supplier registration, and purchasing card reconciliation while ensuring compliance with university and state policies, serving as a key resource to faculty, staff, students, vendors, and campus partners.
Highlights
- Manage finance actions, monitor and reconcile transactions using USC online financial platform.
- Oversee vendor invoice processing and vendor registration in Peoplesoft and PaperSave.
- Initiate and process reimbursements for staff, faculty, and students while ensuring policy compliance.
- Process travel authorizations, reimbursements, assist with airfare booking, and registration payments.
- Serve as Office Supply Liaison and manage purchasing card reconciliation.
- Extensive knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel and Access, is preferred.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.
- Strong skills in financial processing, account and budgeting principles, general clerical and customer service abilities.
- Salary range from $44,296 to $64,229, commensurate with qualifications.
- Position supports the South Carolina Honors College and collaborates with faculty, staff, students, vendors, and campus partners.
Business Coordinator Full Description
Business 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 March 15, 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 | STA00110PO26
Job Family | Business Operations
Job Function | Business Operations
USC Market Title | Business Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132262
Job Level | P0 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Business Coordinator
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | South Carolina Honors College
Department | HNRS South Carolina Honors College
State Pay Range | G07
USC Market Range | MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229
Anticipated Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy | SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm with one hour for lunch, hours per week is 37.5
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Administrative
Posting Number | STA00110PO26
Job Family | Business Operations
Job Function | Business Operations
USC Market Title | Business Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132262
Job Level | P0 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Business Coordinator
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | South Carolina Honors College
Department | HNRS South Carolina Honors College
State Pay Range | G07
USC Market Range | MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229
Anticipated Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy | SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm with one hour for lunch, hours per week is 37.5
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
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.
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 | Under the supervision of the Finance and HR Director, the Business Coordinator manages and coordinates financial and administrative operations for the South Carolina Honors College. This role oversees vendor payments, reimbursements, travel processing, supplier registration, and purchasing card reconciliation while ensuring compliance with university and state policies. The Business Coordinator serves as a key resource to faculty, staff, students, vendors, and campus partners by providing accurate financial processing, maintaining fiscal accountability, and delivering exceptional customer service in support of the college’s mission.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and no prior work 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 | Extensive knowledge of MS Office with particular emphasis on Excel. Some knowledge of USC policies, procedures, and programs is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | The position requires the ability to coordinate diverse administrative functions – database/spreadsheet, extensive knowledge of MS Office with emphasis on Access and Excel, account and budgeting principles including USC platforms, general office equipment operations. Strong general clerical, computer, and technical skills, customer-service orientation, and the ability to work independently with confidentiality, professional judgment and discretion. The ability to analyze and interpret informationaccurately, take direction, initiate action, and work as a team member is essential. Knowledge of grammar, composition andstyle. Ability to gather, organize and present oral and written information in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and no prior work 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 | Extensive knowledge of MS Office with particular emphasis on Excel. Some knowledge of USC policies, procedures, and programs is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | The position requires the ability to coordinate diverse administrative functions – database/spreadsheet, extensive knowledge of MS Office with emphasis on Access and Excel, account and budgeting principles including USC platforms, general office equipment operations. Strong general clerical, computer, and technical skills, customer-service orientation, and the ability to work independently with confidentiality, professional judgment and discretion. The ability to analyze and interpret informationaccurately, take direction, initiate action, and work as a team member is essential. Knowledge of grammar, composition andstyle. Ability to gather, organize and present oral and written information in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Financial Operations & Vendor Management:
Under the guidance of the Finance and Human Resources Director, oversees finance actions for a subset of college accounts and projects, monitors and reconciles transactions through the USC online financial platform. Manages the SCHC Publix card checkout process and processes all associated invoices. Processes vendor invoices from Michaels, Enterprise, Verizon, and other suppliers. Serves as the primary point of contact for vendor registration in Peoplesoft and PaperSave.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Reimbursements and Financial Support:
For assigned areas, initiates and processes reimbursements for staff, faculty, and students. Processes vendor invoices and monitor related financial activity. Provides financial and administrative support to the Dean’s Office as needed to meet deadlines. Ensures compliance with state laws and university policies, procedures, and guidelines. Delivers responsive customer service to faculty, staff, students, vendors, and campus partners.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Travel Administration:
For assigned areas, processes travel authorizations and travel reimbursements for faculty, staff and students. Assists with booking airfare and processing registration payments. Provides guidance and support to ensure timely and accurate travel reimbursements.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Office Supply and Purchasing Card Administration:
Serves as Office Supply Liaison for faculty, staff, and students. Provides guidance and support to ensure purchasing card guidelines are followed. Submits and reconcile monthly purchasing card statements. Adheres to state laws and policies and following university policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Other duties as assigned.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Under the guidance of the Finance and Human Resources Director, oversees finance actions for a subset of college accounts and projects, monitors and reconciles transactions through the USC online financial platform. Manages the SCHC Publix card checkout process and processes all associated invoices. Processes vendor invoices from Michaels, Enterprise, Verizon, and other suppliers. Serves as the primary point of contact for vendor registration in Peoplesoft and PaperSave.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Reimbursements and Financial Support:
For assigned areas, initiates and processes reimbursements for staff, faculty, and students. Processes vendor invoices and monitor related financial activity. Provides financial and administrative support to the Dean’s Office as needed to meet deadlines. Ensures compliance with state laws and university policies, procedures, and guidelines. Delivers responsive customer service to faculty, staff, students, vendors, and campus partners.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Travel Administration:
For assigned areas, processes travel authorizations and travel reimbursements for faculty, staff and students. Assists with booking airfare and processing registration payments. Provides guidance and support to ensure timely and accurate travel reimbursements.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Office Supply and Purchasing Card Administration:
Serves as Office Supply Liaison for faculty, staff, and students. Provides guidance and support to ensure purchasing card guidelines are followed. Submits and reconcile monthly purchasing card statements. Adheres to state laws and policies and following university policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Other duties as assigned.
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.
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 | 02/25/2026
Job Close Date | 03/15/2026
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 March 15, 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/202847
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 | 02/25/2026
Job Close Date | 03/15/2026
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 March 15, 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/202847
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 bachelor's degree in a job related field and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, or business administration?
- Yes
- No
- * Why are you interested in this particular job in the Honors College at USC?
(Open Ended Question) - * How do you manage your time when you have multiple deadlines due around the same time?
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you possess the following: Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, completeness and thoroughness in work; ability to precisely follow systematic methods of work; ability to give good customer service when working with the public?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
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