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Project Coordinator
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University of South Carolina is hiring a Project Coordinator. This role supports Facilities Planning, Design and Construction by managing contract procurement, documentation, and project coordination to ensure accurate and timely execution of capital projects. The coordinator works closely with project managers and various stakeholders to facilitate project delivery, maintain records, and support process improvements.
Highlights
- Supports planning, design, and construction of university capital projects.
- Manages and maintains contracts, amendments, change orders, and procurement documents.
- Coordinates project documentation workflows and communicates updates to stakeholders.
- Assists with project closeout activities and archiving of documents.
- Requires bachelor's degree in a related field plus at least one year of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong professional oral and written communication skills targeting finance and administration professionals.
- Works with University Procurement and Purchasing to resolve contract and purchase order issues.
- Knowledge of electronic document management and state/university retention guidelines.
- Position offers full-time employment with a salary range of $53,576 to $66,970.
- Department: Facilities Planning and Construction under the Division of Administration and Finance.
Project Coordinator Full Description
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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 December 10, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
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 Details
Supplemental Questions
Posting Summary
| Logo | |
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| Posting Number | STA00801PO26 |
| Job Family | Operational Analysis |
| Job Function | Project Management |
| USC Market Title | Project Coordinator |
| Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/215025 |
| Job Level | P1 - Professional |
| Business Title (Internal Title) | Project Coordinator |
| Campus | Columbia |
| Work County | Richland |
| College/Division | Division of Administration and Finance |
| Department | DAF Facilities Planning and Construction |
| State Pay Range | G09 |
| USC Market Range | MRF - $53,576 $66,970 $80,364 |
| Anticipated Hiring Range | $53,576 - $66,970 |
| Location of Vacancy | |
| Part/Full Time | Full Time |
| Hours per Week | 37.5 |
| Work Schedule | Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. |
| Basis | 12 months |
| Job Search Category | Other |
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. |
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| 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.
Position Description
| Advertised Job Summary | The Project Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the successful planning, design, and construction of University capital projects by providing comprehensive project coordination, contract administration, and documentation support for the Facilities Planning, Design and Construction (FPDC) department. Reporting directly to the Director of Facilities Planning, Design and Construction, this position is responsible for preparing, processing, tracking, and maintaining contracts, amendments, change orders, procurement documents, and project records while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution. The Project Coordinator collaborates closely with project managers, University stakeholders, Procurement and Purchasing, consultants, and contractors to facilitate project delivery, monitor document workflows, resolve administrative issues, maintain project archives and drawing records, generate reports, support project closeout activities, and communicate process improvements. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while serving as a key resource in advancing the department’s capital project initiatives. |
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| Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 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 | |
| Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Professional oral and written communication skills to reach a wide target audience comprised of mid to senior level Finance and Administration professionals. Ability to make timely and sound decisions with limited oversight based on multiple factors as they relate to contracting. Manage work assignments efficiently and associate with project managers and staff. Ability to develop a wide base of close customer relationships; to interact with various levels of personnel; to use technology; and involve stakeholders. |
Job Duties
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 45 |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 25 |
| Job Duty |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 15 |
| Job Duty |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty |
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| 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.
| Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No |
|---|---|
| Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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| Desired Start Date | |
| Job Open Date | 10/26/2026 |
| Job Close Date | 12/10/2026 |
| 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 December 10, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Click here to learn more about why you should work at UofSC. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/215039 |
| EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. |
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