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University of South Carolina

Experiential Learning Coord

🇺🇸 Columbia, SC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $45K - $60K

💻 Other

🗓️ August 1st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of South Carolina is hiring an Experiential Learning Coordinator. This role involves directly working with students to coordinate the Honors College's undergraduate research program, including managing policies, budget, workshops, applications, selection, and assessment. The coordinator also develops a pre-health student cohort and creates programs and events to support students interested in healthcare.

Highlights
  • Coordinates all aspects of the undergraduate research program including budget, policies, workshops, and assessment.
  • Acts as the liaison to the Undergraduate Research Office and oversees the travel grant award process.
  • Develops and manages a 4-year pre-health student cohort with ongoing assessment and programming.
  • Coordinates SCHC scholarly research presentation awards including advertising and selection.
  • Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Preferred knowledge of University of South Carolina policies, procedures, and prior research experience.
  • Salary range from $45,133 to $60,000 with a full-time, 37.5 hours per week schedule.
  • Position is within the South Carolina Honors College supporting high-achieving students.
  • Works collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and handles student hiring and timekeeping for research grants.

Experiential Learning Coord Full Description

Experiential Learning Coord

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 August 17, 2025.

Posting Details
 Posting Summary 
Logo  |
Posting Number  | STA00626PO25
Job Family  | Student Enrichment
Job Function  | Student Experience
USC Market Title  | Student Experience Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title  | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133984
Job Level  | P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)  | Experiential Learning Coord
Campus  | Columbia
Work County  | Richland
College/Division  | South Carolina Honors College
Department  | HNRS South Carolina Honors College
State Pay Band  | 5
Approved Starting Salary  | $45,133
Advertised Salary Range  | $45,133- $60,000
Location of Vacancy  | SC
Part/Full Time  | Full Time
Hours per Week  | 37.5
Work Schedule  | Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm with one hour for lunch, the hours per week is 37.5
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  | Honors College staff members should possess a wide-ranging intellectual curiosity and a commitment to working with high-achieving students. The Experiential Learning Coordinator works directly with students and will coordinate all aspects of the College’s undergraduate research program, including policies, budget, workshops, application, selection and assessment. This position also serves as the SCHC liaison to the Undergraduate Research Office and coordinates the travel grant award process. The Experiential Learning Coordinator will be responsible for developing a pre-health student cohort. In addition, this position will create programs and events to support students who are interested in healthcare.
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  | Some knowledge of USC policies, procedures, and programs is preferred. Research experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities  | Applicants must have the ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The successful candidate will be well organized, have excellent written and oral communication skills, be able to deal diplomatically with various constituent groups and be proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret information accurately are critical.
 
Job Duties 
Job Duty  | SCHC Research Program: Planning and AdministrationCoordinates the organizational aspects of the College’s research program. Creates and implements an annual plan with strategic goals and initiatives. Creates and follows appropriate policies and procedures. Effectively manages the program budget and associated reporting. Assists with the hiring process of students. Tracks and approves hours for research grant recipients via the USC online timekeeping system. Maintains data on SCHC student participation in research. Annually assess program for impact, growth and improvement.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 30Job Duty  | SCHC Research Program: Communication and EngagementCoordinates the College’s research program, including all associated engagement and communication. Serves as the SCHC liaison to the Undergraduate Research Office and faculty offering research opportunities. Manages the student application, selection, and notification process. Coordinates and oversees digital and face-to-face communication in coordination with the experiential learning director and director of communications, meets with faculty and students, ensures related web and social media content are updated, holds research grant workshops.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 30Job Duty  | Specialized programs for pre-health studentsCreates a 4-year pre-health student cohort. Select students will be invited to participate in the cohort prior to the beginning of their first year, and continue with the program until graduation. Assesses cohort program at the end of each semester for the first 4 semesters, then every year following. Develops programming, support, and healthcare learning opportunities for all pre-health students.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 30Job Duty  | Scholarly Research Presentation AwardsCoordinates the year-round SCHC scholarly research presentation awards including advertising, application, selection, and notification process. Keeps webpage up to date.
Essential Function  | No
Percentage of Time  | 5Job Duty  | Other dutiesAdditional duties and responsibilities, in support of other activities of the Honors College.
Essential Function  | No
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.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive  | No
Hazardous weather category  | Non-Essential
 
Posting Detail Information 
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Desired Start Date  |
Job Open Date  | 07/31/2025
Job Close Date  | 08/17/2025
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 August 17, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting  | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192375
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 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
  2. * Why are you interested in this particular job in the Honors College at USC? 
    (Open Ended Question)
  3. * Although we accept resumes for review, the application is the official hiring document maintained by the university. Offers of employment and starting salaries are based on the education and work experience (including beginning and end dates) included in the university application only, not your resume. Have you included all details for all education, volunteer and work experiences in your job application? 
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Describe your experience working in higher ed, or in a complex office environment. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  5. * Please describe any previous work experience supervising undergraduate students. 
    (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents