University of South Carolina
Scholar Programs Coordinator
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $45K - $60K
💻 Other
🗓️ August 14th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Scholar Programs Coordinator. The role involves leading and serving as the primary contact for about 80 McNair Scholars and supporting 120 Top Scholars within the South Carolina Honors College. The coordinator plans and executes events, provides holistic advising, manages enrichment funds, advises student groups, and collaborates on assessment plans to enhance the scholar programs.
Highlights
- Primary contact and program lead for McNair Scholars and other Top Scholars in the Honors College.
- Plan and execute events including McNair Scholar domestic travel experience.
- Manage enrichment funds for McNair Scholars and maintain compliance records.
- Advise student leadership groups such as Scholars United and other assigned groups.
- Provide holistic, class-specific advising throughout the academic year.
- Collaborate with director to develop and implement annual assessment plans and reporting.
- Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and social media, strong communication, research, presentation, and analytical abilities.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree and two or more years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred experience includes prior advising with high-ability post-secondary students and knowledge of scholar programs and USC policies.
- Compensation range: $45,133 to $60,000 annually; full-time position with 37.5 hours/week, Monday through Friday.
Scholar Programs Coordinator Full Description
Scholar Programs 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 September 7, 2025.
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.
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Posting Number | STA00665PO25
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) | Scholar Programs Coordinator
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | South Carolina Honors College
Department | HNRS Fellowships and Scholar Programs
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
Posting Number | STA00665PO25
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) | Scholar Programs Coordinator
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | South Carolina Honors College
Department | HNRS Fellowships and Scholar Programs
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 | Under general supervision, the Scholar Programs Coordinator serves as the primary contact and program lead for approximately 80 McNair Scholars within National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, a unit of the top-ranked South Carolina Honors College (SCHC). The coordinator also supports a comprehensive four-year experience for an additional 120 Top Scholars—recipients of the university’s five most prestigious merit-based scholarships. Responsibilities include planning and executing events and programs—occasionally during evenings and on weekends—such as the annual McNair Scholar domestic travel experience; managing enrichment funds for all McNair Scholars; advising student leadership groups, like Scholars United and other assigned groups; and providing holistic advising through annual campaigns. The coordinator also collaborates with the director of scholar programs to develop and implement an annual assessment plan. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to support the evolving needs of USC’s most talented students and to advance the broader mission of the university. Staff members should possess a wide-ranging intellectual curiosity and a commitment to supporting high-achieving honors students.
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 | Prior advising with post-secondary high-ability students; working knowledge of scholar programs. Some knowledge of USC policies, procedures, and programs is 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), as well as social media. Possess strong research skills, presentation skills, and problem-solving skills, as well as strong analytical skills as the ability to interpret information accurately is critical.
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 | Prior advising with post-secondary high-ability students; working knowledge of scholar programs. Some knowledge of USC policies, procedures, and programs is 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), as well as social media. Possess strong research skills, presentation skills, and problem-solving skills, as well as strong analytical skills as the ability to interpret information accurately is critical.
Job Duties
Job Duty | McNair Scholars Program AdministrationServes as primary contact and program advisor for all McNair Scholars. Manages various student activities, events, and administrative duties for McNair Scholars. Plans, leads and supports the annual McNair Scholar travel experience. Advises McNair Scholars on appropriate use of enrichment funds and maintains administrative records for compliance and reporting purposes.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | AdvisementProvides holistic advising to approximately 200 scholars throughout the year. Advises scholars during class-specific programs such as First-Year Scholar chats, Sophomore Strategy, Junior Gameplan, and Senior-Send Off. Updates databases with notes from advising appointments. Advises student groups, such as Scholars United and other assigned groups. Connects scholars to appropriate campus offices and makes referrals when needed. Encourages all scholars to consider applying for national fellowships.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Event CoordinationPlans and/or participates in all scholar program activities that provide an enhanced university experience for the Top Scholar population, including: Stamps, McNair, Carolina, 1801 and Horseshoe Scholars that may occur after hours and on weekends. Manages and advises student groups as assigned, such as Scholars United.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | AssessmentCollaborates with the director of scholar programs to create an annual assessment plan. Compiles, analyzes, and reports information as part of assigned SCHC and NFSP annual plan/blueprint processes, as well as for any specific McNair Scholar reports to the McNair Foundation or Central/Honors development. Helps create, collect, and analyze additional survey information to inform future initiatives and recruitment/yield activities.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Other Duties as assignedAdditional duties and responsibilities as assigned, in support of other activities of National Fellowships and Scholar Programs and the South Carolina Honors College.
Essential Function | No
Percentage of Time | 5
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | AdvisementProvides holistic advising to approximately 200 scholars throughout the year. Advises scholars during class-specific programs such as First-Year Scholar chats, Sophomore Strategy, Junior Gameplan, and Senior-Send Off. Updates databases with notes from advising appointments. Advises student groups, such as Scholars United and other assigned groups. Connects scholars to appropriate campus offices and makes referrals when needed. Encourages all scholars to consider applying for national fellowships.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Event CoordinationPlans and/or participates in all scholar program activities that provide an enhanced university experience for the Top Scholar population, including: Stamps, McNair, Carolina, 1801 and Horseshoe Scholars that may occur after hours and on weekends. Manages and advises student groups as assigned, such as Scholars United.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | AssessmentCollaborates with the director of scholar programs to create an annual assessment plan. Compiles, analyzes, and reports information as part of assigned SCHC and NFSP annual plan/blueprint processes, as well as for any specific McNair Scholar reports to the McNair Foundation or Central/Honors development. Helps create, collect, and analyze additional survey information to inform future initiatives and recruitment/yield activities.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Other Duties as assignedAdditional duties and responsibilities as assigned, in support of other activities of National Fellowships and Scholar Programs and the South Carolina 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.
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 | 08/13/2025
Job Close Date | 09/07/2025
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 September 7, 2025. 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/193188
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 | 08/13/2025
Job Close Date | 09/07/2025
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 September 7, 2025. 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/193188
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? (May graduates will be considered if they will be able to obtain their degree by the date of employment.)
- Yes
- No
- * Why are you interested in this particular job in the Honors College at USC?
(Open Ended Question) - * 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
- * Describe your individual and group advising experience with post-secondary high-ability students.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe your experience working in higher ed, or in a complex office environment.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
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