University of South Carolina
Graduate Enrollment Coordinator
🇺🇸
Columbia, SC
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Full-Time
💰
$60K
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Enrollment
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July 3rd, 2026
CRM
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Graduate Enrollment Coordinator. The role provides administrative and operational support to the Director of Graduate Enrollment Management, handling graduate recruitment, admissions processing, onboarding, and student engagement. The coordinator serves as a primary contact for prospective and admitted graduate students, ensuring responsive and professional communication throughout the enrollment process.
Highlights
- Process and monitor graduate admissions applications, ensuring completion and accuracy.
- Serve as first point of contact for prospective students via phone, email, and other channels.
- Support graduate recruitment events, information sessions, and outreach activities.
- Collaborate with advisors and Clinical Education to facilitate admitted student onboarding and orientation.
- Provide administrative support for academic affairs events such as Stethoscope, White Coat, and Convocation ceremonies.
- Use Slate or comparable CRM/admissions systems to manage applicant records and leads.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of certification, training, or education.
- Preferred background in graduate admissions, higher education, or enrollment management.
- Strong customer service, communication, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills necessary.
- Annual salary range approximately $48,726 to $70,653, with an anticipated hiring range of $60,000.
Graduate Enrollment Coordinator Full Description
Graduate 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 August 16, 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 | STA00504PO26
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) | Graduate Enrollment Coordinator
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | College of Nursing
Department | CON Nursing – Office of Student Affairs
State Pay Range | G08
USC Market Range | MRE - $48,726 $59,689 $70,653
Anticipated Hiring Range | $60,000
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch period. 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 | Student Services
Posting Number | STA00504PO26
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) | Graduate Enrollment Coordinator
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | College of Nursing
Department | CON Nursing – Office of Student Affairs
State Pay Range | G08
USC Market Range | MRE - $48,726 $59,689 $70,653
Anticipated Hiring Range | $60,000
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch period. 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 | 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 Graduate Enrollment Coordinator provides administrative, operational, and coordination support to the Director of Graduate Enrollment Management in support of graduate recruitment, admissions processing, onboarding, and graduate student engagement activities. This role serves as a key point of contact for prospective and admitted graduate students, ensuring a responsive, professional, and student-centered experience throughout the enrollment process.
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 | Background in graduate admissions, higher education, or enrollment management. Working knowledge of Slate or comparable CRM/admissions systems. Demonstrated ability to coordinate recruitment events, onboarding activities, and student communications. Understanding of academic program processes and student services operations.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Attention to detail is crucial. Skilled in customer service, professional communication, confidentiality and discretion. Must be able to collaborate across departments. Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities, the ability to problem-solve and follow-through, and the ability to be adaptable in a deadline-driven environment.
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 | Background in graduate admissions, higher education, or enrollment management. Working knowledge of Slate or comparable CRM/admissions systems. Demonstrated ability to coordinate recruitment events, onboarding activities, and student communications. Understanding of academic program processes and student services operations.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Attention to detail is crucial. Skilled in customer service, professional communication, confidentiality and discretion. Must be able to collaborate across departments. Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities, the ability to problem-solve and follow-through, and the ability to be adaptable in a deadline-driven environment.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Application Processing:
Monitors applications to identify missing materials, incomplete records, and outstanding requirements. Follows up with applicants to ensure completion of required documentation. Processes completed applications accurately and in a timely manner. Coordinates doctoral interview scheduling and communicates with applicants and program stakeholders regarding application status. Maintains accurate admissions records and supports compliance with established admissions procedures.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 45Job Duty | Front-line Customer Service:Serves as a primary point of contact for prospective students and applicants by phone, email, and other communication channels. Responds to questions regarding admissions requirements, application procedures, deadlines, and program-specific information. Enters and updates leads in Slate and assists with applicant record management. Provides timely, courteous, and accurate information while escalating complex issues as needed.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Recruitment Support:Supports graduate recruitment efforts through in-person and virtual engagement activities, working closely with the Director of Graduate Enrollment Management. Assists with planning, coordination, and follow-up for recruitment events, information sessions, and outreach activities. Represents the program as needed at in-state recruitment events. Helps track recruitment activity, prospect engagement, and follow-up communication.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Onboarding Support:Collaborates with graduate advisors and the Clinical Education team to support admitted student onboarding. Assists with orientation planning, the new student checklist, and other onboarding materials or communications. Follows up with students regarding completion of onboarding requirements and helps resolve questions or barriers that may delay enrollment. Supports a smooth transition from admission to matriculation.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Event Support:Provides administrative and logistical support for key Office of Academic Affairs events, including Stethoscope, White Coat, and Convocation ceremonies. Assists with event preparation and day-of coordination as needed. Supports execution of events in a professional and service-oriented manner.Performs other related duties as assigned in support of graduate enrollment operations and student success.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Monitors applications to identify missing materials, incomplete records, and outstanding requirements. Follows up with applicants to ensure completion of required documentation. Processes completed applications accurately and in a timely manner. Coordinates doctoral interview scheduling and communicates with applicants and program stakeholders regarding application status. Maintains accurate admissions records and supports compliance with established admissions procedures.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 45Job Duty | Front-line Customer Service:Serves as a primary point of contact for prospective students and applicants by phone, email, and other communication channels. Responds to questions regarding admissions requirements, application procedures, deadlines, and program-specific information. Enters and updates leads in Slate and assists with applicant record management. Provides timely, courteous, and accurate information while escalating complex issues as needed.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Recruitment Support:Supports graduate recruitment efforts through in-person and virtual engagement activities, working closely with the Director of Graduate Enrollment Management. Assists with planning, coordination, and follow-up for recruitment events, information sessions, and outreach activities. Represents the program as needed at in-state recruitment events. Helps track recruitment activity, prospect engagement, and follow-up communication.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Onboarding Support:Collaborates with graduate advisors and the Clinical Education team to support admitted student onboarding. Assists with orientation planning, the new student checklist, and other onboarding materials or communications. Follows up with students regarding completion of onboarding requirements and helps resolve questions or barriers that may delay enrollment. Supports a smooth transition from admission to matriculation.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Event Support:Provides administrative and logistical support for key Office of Academic Affairs events, including Stethoscope, White Coat, and Convocation ceremonies. Assists with event preparation and day-of coordination as needed. Supports execution of events in a professional and service-oriented manner.Performs other related duties as assigned in support of graduate enrollment operations and student success.
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 | 08/16/2026
Job Open Date | 07/02/2026
Job Close Date | 08/16/2026
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 August 16, 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/208921
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 | 08/16/2026
Job Open Date | 07/02/2026
Job Close Date | 08/16/2026
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 August 16, 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/208921
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
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