University of South Carolina
Coord for Continuing Education
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $45K - $56K
💻 Other
🗓️ June 9th, 2025
SaaS
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Coordinator for Continuing Education. This role involves supporting awards programs, professional development, and conferences, acting as a liaison for the Center's various entities. The coordinator will manage event planning and execution, including material preparation, on-site support, and coordination with facilitators.
Highlights
- Support planning and execution of conferences and workshops.
- Maintain conference databases, manage registrations, and reconcile accounts.
- Starting salary at $45,133, with a range up to $56,416.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Event management experience preferred.
Coord for Continuing Education Full Description
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 June 27, 2025.
Posting Number | STA00439PO25
Job Family | Academic and Professional Training and Development
Job Function | Academic Programming
USC Market Title | Academic Program Specialist
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131785
Job Level | P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Coord for Continuing Education
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department | SAAS U101 and National Resource Center
State Pay Band | 5
Approved Starting Salary | $45,133
Advertised Salary Range | $45,133 - $56,416
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Student Services
Posting Number | STA00439PO25
Job Family | Academic and Professional Training and Development
Job Function | Academic Programming
USC Market Title | Academic Program Specialist
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131785
Job Level | P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Coord for Continuing Education
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department | SAAS U101 and National Resource Center
State Pay Band | 5
Approved Starting Salary | $45,133
Advertised Salary Range | $45,133 - $56,416
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
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.
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.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Coordinator for Continuing Education
Are you passionate about supporting professional development and awards programs that make a difference? Do you excel at coordinating conferences and workshops with precision and care? Do you have a knack for building strong relationships with event stakeholders? Are you looking for a role where you can grow professionally while making a significant impact? As part of the Conferences and Continuing Education team, you will support the awards program, professional development offerings, and conferences facilitated by the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition. This coordinator will work under general supervision as a liaison between entities conducting business with the center throughout the lifecycle of awards, workshops, and conferences.
Primary Duties:
Support the planning and execution of conferences, workshops, and other events, which includes preparing print and digital material, soliciting reviewers, providing on-site support, and coordinating with facilitators. Complete tasks associated with the National Recognition Programs sponsored by the National Resource Center. Provide support to business functions, which may include maintaining conference databases, monitoring registrations, managing travel, reconciling accounts, and responding to email inquiries.
Perks: Full-time pay with a 37.5 work week. Generous paid time off An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is next to the iconic UofSC Horseshoe, surrounded by amenities, so you’ll love where you work!Opportunities for professional development. Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Working at a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience.
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 |
Preferred Qualifications | 2-3 years working in a fast-paced environment, previous experience in event management
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, both in-person and virtually. Ability to write, edit, plan, compose, and produce a high volume of event materials and email communications. Ability to coordinate and advance multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to prepare reports and communicate findings. Ability to use technology, problem solve, utilize conscious decision making, and communicate outcomes. Organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills.
Are you passionate about supporting professional development and awards programs that make a difference? Do you excel at coordinating conferences and workshops with precision and care? Do you have a knack for building strong relationships with event stakeholders? Are you looking for a role where you can grow professionally while making a significant impact? As part of the Conferences and Continuing Education team, you will support the awards program, professional development offerings, and conferences facilitated by the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition. This coordinator will work under general supervision as a liaison between entities conducting business with the center throughout the lifecycle of awards, workshops, and conferences.
Primary Duties:
Support the planning and execution of conferences, workshops, and other events, which includes preparing print and digital material, soliciting reviewers, providing on-site support, and coordinating with facilitators. Complete tasks associated with the National Recognition Programs sponsored by the National Resource Center. Provide support to business functions, which may include maintaining conference databases, monitoring registrations, managing travel, reconciling accounts, and responding to email inquiries.
Perks: Full-time pay with a 37.5 work week. Generous paid time off An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is next to the iconic UofSC Horseshoe, surrounded by amenities, so you’ll love where you work!Opportunities for professional development. Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Working at a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience.
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 |
Preferred Qualifications | 2-3 years working in a fast-paced environment, previous experience in event management
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, both in-person and virtually. Ability to write, edit, plan, compose, and produce a high volume of event materials and email communications. Ability to coordinate and advance multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to prepare reports and communicate findings. Ability to use technology, problem solve, utilize conscious decision making, and communicate outcomes. Organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Support the planning and execution of conferences, workshops, and other events which includes – preparing print and digital material, soliciting reviewers, providing on-site support, coordinating with facilitators, general day-to-day email communication, and serving as a liaison with external and internal constituents.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | Complete tasks associated with the national recognition programs sponsored or co-sponsored by the National Resource Center such as the Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate award, Jordan Smith Undergraduate Fellowship Program, Excellence in Teaching First-Year Seminars award, John N. Gardner Institutional Excellence for Students in Transition award. This includes preparing the nomination platform, coordinating marketing plans; launching the campaign, managing timelines; managing communications across various stakeholders; assisting with planning the awards ceremony; ordering awards, and other logistical details.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Provides support in the reviewing, scheduling, and rescheduling of event sessions to ensure changes and updates are completed across multiple platforms associated with event presentations and program materials by maintaining spreadsheets and databases
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Provide support to business functions, including but not limited to maintaining conference databases, monitoring registrations, managing travel, reconciling accounts, and responding to email inquiries.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Assist the AD with conducting ongoing research and analysis of current topics related to speakers, first-year experience, students in transition, as well as conference processes, and trends in higher education.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Other duties as assigned based on the needs of the organization.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | Complete tasks associated with the national recognition programs sponsored or co-sponsored by the National Resource Center such as the Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate award, Jordan Smith Undergraduate Fellowship Program, Excellence in Teaching First-Year Seminars award, John N. Gardner Institutional Excellence for Students in Transition award. This includes preparing the nomination platform, coordinating marketing plans; launching the campaign, managing timelines; managing communications across various stakeholders; assisting with planning the awards ceremony; ordering awards, and other logistical details.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Provides support in the reviewing, scheduling, and rescheduling of event sessions to ensure changes and updates are completed across multiple platforms associated with event presentations and program materials by maintaining spreadsheets and databases
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Provide support to business functions, including but not limited to maintaining conference databases, monitoring registrations, managing travel, reconciling accounts, and responding to email inquiries.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Assist the AD with conducting ongoing research and analysis of current topics related to speakers, first-year experience, students in transition, as well as conference processes, and trends in higher education.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Other duties as assigned based on the needs of the organization.
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 | 06/06/2025
Job Close Date | 06/27/2025
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 June 27, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/188509
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 | 06/06/2025
Job Close Date | 06/27/2025
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 June 27, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/188509
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 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
Optional Documents
- List of References and Contact Information
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