University of South Carolina
Carolina Core Programs Coord.
🇺🇸
Columbia, SC
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Full-Time
💰
$49K
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Other
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March 2nd, 2026
Blackboard
FERPA
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Carolina Core Programs Coordinator. The role involves providing administrative support for First-Year English and Speech Communication and Social Advocacy and Ethical Life programs, coordinating scheduling and staffing, serving as the primary contact for students, faculty, and university offices, managing program data, and supporting program directors with daily operations and initiatives.
Highlights
- Coordinate scheduling and staffing for foundational writing and public speaking courses serving over 13,500 students annually.
- Serve as primary contact for students, faculty, university offices, and the public for program inquiries and support.
- Manage and archive data related to enrollments, evaluations, and instructor assignments.
- Provide administrative support to program directors, including coordination of orientations and teaching awards.
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of job-related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred: Master’s degree in Student Personnel Services, Education, or related field with 2 years of related experience.
- Technical skills include proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Teams, Zoom, Adobe) and experience with systems such as Blackboard, Banner, SSC, and Data Warehouse.
- Salary range: $48,726 to $70,653 annually, with anticipated hiring range starting at $48,726.
- Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to meet departmental needs.
- Part of the Department of English within the College of Arts and Sciences at the Columbia campus.
Carolina Core Programs Coord. Full Description
Carolina Core Programs Coord.
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
All applicants must apply online at USCJobs (http://uscjobs.sc.edu). A complete application will include (1) a cover letter; (2) a resume; (3) the names and email addresses of 3 references (the search committee will request letters of recommendations directly).
Candidates must complete the entire Job History section of the application and include all related work experience, as the salary will be contingent on work experience and job-related skills as listed in the Job History section.
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.
Candidates must complete the entire Job History section of the application and include all related work experience, as the salary will be contingent on work experience and job-related skills as listed in the Job History section.
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 April 1, 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.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
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Posting Number | STA00096PO26
Job Family | Enrollment Management
Job Function | Student Services
USC Market Title | Student Services Program Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132678
Job Level | P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Carolina Core Programs Coord.
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | College of Arts and Sciences
Department | CAS English
State Pay Range | G08
USC Market Range | MRE - $48,726 $59,689 $70,653
Anticipated Hiring Range | $48,726
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday – Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, with one hour for lunch (37.5 hrs./wk.)
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 month
Job Search Category | Student Services
Posting Number | STA00096PO26
Job Family | Enrollment Management
Job Function | Student Services
USC Market Title | Student Services Program Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132678
Job Level | P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Carolina Core Programs Coord.
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | College of Arts and Sciences
Department | CAS English
State Pay Range | G08
USC Market Range | MRE - $48,726 $59,689 $70,653
Anticipated Hiring Range | $48,726
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday – Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, with one hour for lunch (37.5 hrs./wk.)
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 month
Job Search Category | Student Services
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 Department of English in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina invites applications for its vacant Carolina Core Programs Coordinator position. This full-time position provides administrative support for two different sets of Carolina Core (general education) programs housed in the English Department: (1) First-Year English (FYE), which administers all foundational writing courses on the Columbia campus, serving over 8,000 students annually in ~400 sections of ENGL 101 and 102; and (2) the programs in Speech Communication and Social Advocacy and Ethical Life (SPCH & SAEL), which together administer over 250 sections annually of foundational public speaking courses (e.g., SPCH 140, 145, 213, 230, 260 and SAEL 200), serving ~5,500 students each year. Working closely with their respective directors (2), this position helps to coordinate the scheduling and staffing of these two different sets of programs; serves as the primary program contact for students, faculty, other university offices, and the general public; collects, updates, aggregates, and archives data; and provides other programmatic administrative support as needed.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 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 | N/A
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in Student Personnel Services, Education, or related field and 2 years related experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Excellent organizational skills, communication skills (written and oral), initiative, efficiency, and follow through. Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, equipment and software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, Microsoft Word, Teams, Zoom, Adobe). Ability to work independently and effectively with faculty, staff, students, other university offices, and the general public. Ability to ensure accuracy of work and maintain privacy (e.g., re student information). Highly desirable: experience working with Excel spreadsheets, Blackboard, and other USC systems (Banner, SSC, Data Warehouse, etc.). Familiarity with USC policies, procedures, and offices also extremely helpful. Flexibility and the capacity to adapt to rapidly changing systems.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 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 | N/A
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in Student Personnel Services, Education, or related field and 2 years related experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Excellent organizational skills, communication skills (written and oral), initiative, efficiency, and follow through. Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, equipment and software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, Microsoft Word, Teams, Zoom, Adobe). Ability to work independently and effectively with faculty, staff, students, other university offices, and the general public. Ability to ensure accuracy of work and maintain privacy (e.g., re student information). Highly desirable: experience working with Excel spreadsheets, Blackboard, and other USC systems (Banner, SSC, Data Warehouse, etc.). Familiarity with USC policies, procedures, and offices also extremely helpful. Flexibility and the capacity to adapt to rapidly changing systems.
Job Duties
Job Duty | FYE — Scheduling: each semester works closely with Director of FYE to coordinate scheduling class times, classrooms, and teaching assignments for ~100 FYE instructors, including Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs), adjuncts, and faculty. Communicates with the Registrar and other relevant university offices as needed.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | FYE — Daily administration of First-Year English program: supports FYE Director and Associate Director in the administration of the FYE Program. Serves as primary program contact for all FYE students and instructors, university offices (e.g., Office of Academic Integrity, Student Disability Resource Center, the Writing Center, Student Affairs and Academic Support, the Dodie Center), and the general public, responding to inquiries by telephone, email, and walk-ins. Answers queries re overrides and registration; provides resources and referrals as needed in response to concerns about grades and other matters; assigns, distributes, and collects office and mailbox keys; coordinates scheduling of peer observations; posts notices for class cancelations; assists Director and Associate Director with annual FYE instructor orientation, teaching awards, and other initiatives as needed; advises FYE students, parents, instructors, and administrators about relevant program and university policies and procedures, and relevant state and federal laws (e.g., FERPA).
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | FYE — Data Management: aggregates, updates, and archives program data (re enrollments, student evaluations, instructor office hours, etc.); maintains and updates a database of contact information, course loads, and teaching assignments for all FYE instructors, including GTAs, adjuncts, and faculty.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | SPCH & SAEL — Scheduling: each semester works closely with the Director of SPCH and SAEL to coordinate scheduling class times, classrooms, and teaching assignments for ~30 instrucotrs, including faculty, adjuncts, and graduate student and post-doctoral fellows. Communicates with the Registrar and other relevant university offices as needed.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | SPCH & SAEL —Supports the Director of the Carolina Core programs in Speech Communication and Social Advocacy and Ethical Life in their daily administration. Serves as primary program contact for all SPCH and SAEL students and instructors, university offices, and the general public, responding to inquiries by telephone, email, and walk-ins. Answers queries re overrides and registration; provides resources and referrals as needed in response to concerns about grades and other matters; posts notices for class cancelations; assists Director with SPCH and SAEL orientation, and other initiatives as needed; advises SPCH and SAEL students, parents, instructors, and the Director about relevant program and university policies and procedures, and relevant state and federal laws (e.g., FERPA).
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | SPCH & SAEL — Data Management: aggregates, updates, and archives program data (re enrollments, student evaluations, instructor office hours, etc.); maintains a database of contact information, course loads, and teaching assignments for all FYE instructors, including GTAs, adjuncts, and faculty.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Contributes to the overall success of First-Year English and the Department of English by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | FYE — Daily administration of First-Year English program: supports FYE Director and Associate Director in the administration of the FYE Program. Serves as primary program contact for all FYE students and instructors, university offices (e.g., Office of Academic Integrity, Student Disability Resource Center, the Writing Center, Student Affairs and Academic Support, the Dodie Center), and the general public, responding to inquiries by telephone, email, and walk-ins. Answers queries re overrides and registration; provides resources and referrals as needed in response to concerns about grades and other matters; assigns, distributes, and collects office and mailbox keys; coordinates scheduling of peer observations; posts notices for class cancelations; assists Director and Associate Director with annual FYE instructor orientation, teaching awards, and other initiatives as needed; advises FYE students, parents, instructors, and administrators about relevant program and university policies and procedures, and relevant state and federal laws (e.g., FERPA).
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | FYE — Data Management: aggregates, updates, and archives program data (re enrollments, student evaluations, instructor office hours, etc.); maintains and updates a database of contact information, course loads, and teaching assignments for all FYE instructors, including GTAs, adjuncts, and faculty.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | SPCH & SAEL — Scheduling: each semester works closely with the Director of SPCH and SAEL to coordinate scheduling class times, classrooms, and teaching assignments for ~30 instrucotrs, including faculty, adjuncts, and graduate student and post-doctoral fellows. Communicates with the Registrar and other relevant university offices as needed.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | SPCH & SAEL —Supports the Director of the Carolina Core programs in Speech Communication and Social Advocacy and Ethical Life in their daily administration. Serves as primary program contact for all SPCH and SAEL students and instructors, university offices, and the general public, responding to inquiries by telephone, email, and walk-ins. Answers queries re overrides and registration; provides resources and referrals as needed in response to concerns about grades and other matters; posts notices for class cancelations; assists Director with SPCH and SAEL orientation, and other initiatives as needed; advises SPCH and SAEL students, parents, instructors, and the Director about relevant program and university policies and procedures, and relevant state and federal laws (e.g., FERPA).
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | SPCH & SAEL — Data Management: aggregates, updates, and archives program data (re enrollments, student evaluations, instructor office hours, etc.); maintains a database of contact information, course loads, and teaching assignments for all FYE instructors, including GTAs, adjuncts, and faculty.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Contributes to the overall success of First-Year English and the Department of English by performing other duties and responsibilities 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 | 03/16/2026
Job Open Date | 02/23/2026
Job Close Date | 04/01/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | All applicants must apply online at USCJobs (http://uscjobs.sc.edu). A complete application will include (1) a cover letter; (2) a resume; (3) the names and email addresses of 3 references (the search committee will request letters of recommendations directly).
Candidates must complete the entire Job History section of the application and include all related work experience, as the salary will be contingent on work experience and job-related skills as listed in the Job History section.
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 April 1, 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/202712
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 | 03/16/2026
Job Open Date | 02/23/2026
Job Close Date | 04/01/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | All applicants must apply online at USCJobs (http://uscjobs.sc.edu). A complete application will include (1) a cover letter; (2) a resume; (3) the names and email addresses of 3 references (the search committee will request letters of recommendations directly).
Candidates must complete the entire Job History section of the application and include all related work experience, as the salary will be contingent on work experience and job-related skills as listed in the Job History section.
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 April 1, 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/202712
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 2 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
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
- Other Supporting Documents
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