Student Services Coordinator

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University of South Carolina is hiring a Student Services Coordinator. The role supports the Center for Global Education by managing global engagement initiatives, international student services, and study abroad promotion, while providing administrative and operational assistance to the Program Manager and Director of Global Engagement.

Highlights

Develop and coordinate global events to enhance cross-cultural experiences, collaborating with campus offices and community partners.

Plan and manage international student programming, including event scheduling during evenings, weekends, and holidays, and ensure safe student participation.

Promote faculty-led, exchange, and dual-degree study abroad programs through campus events, information sessions, and social media.

Coordinate international student arrival, departure, orientation, and related services with Residential Life and housing complexes.

Require proficiency in coordinating transportation for events and maintaining regular communication with campus activities boards.

Compensation ranges from $19 to $21 per hour based on education and experience.

Must have a bachelor's degree and experience working with international populations.

Require a valid driver's license, good driving record, willingness to drive a 15-passenger van, and successful background check.

Preferred qualifications include proficiency in a language other than English and basic graphic design experience with social media or Canva.

Position involves part-time work at 30 hours per week, with some required evening, weekend, and academic holiday hours.

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The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

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Posting Number	TMP02383PO25
Job Code Title	Student Services Program Coordinator I
Advertised Title	Student Services Coordinator
Campus	Upstate
College/Division	USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department	UPS Center for International Studies
Salary	$19 - $21 per hour based on education and experience.
Location of Vacancy	USC Upstate Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time	Part Time
Hours per Week	30
Work Schedule	Normal office hours is Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings, weekends, and academic holidays as needed are required.
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.

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 Temporary Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	Student Services Coordinator University of South Carolina Upstate TMP02383PO25 Spartanburg, SC The Student Services Coordinator supports the Center for Global Education by assisting with global engagement initiatives, international student services, and study abroad promotion. This role balances student-focused programming with administrative and operational support for the Program Manager and Director of Global Engagement. The Coordinator helps ensure that international students are well-supported, study abroad programs are effectively promoted, and institutional global initiatives are advanced. Global Engagement Support: Develop and coordination of on and off campus global events to provide social and cultural experiences that enhance familiarity with global cultures often in coordination with other offices on campus and community partners. Communication of global engagement opportunities through monthly newsletters to alumni, global partner network, and campus community. Responsible for international student programming: Plan events calendar which includes programming during evenings, weekends, and academic holidays. Provide or arrange transportation to and from planned events. Be actively involved during planned events to insure a safe and meaningful student experience. Coordinate with Office of Student Affairs and Campus Activities Board to provide international students with a weekly update of activities to encourage attendance and integration into the campus community. Program Design and Development: In coordination with the Program Manager, work to promote all (faculty-led, exchange, dual-degree) study abroad and study away programs by representing the CGE at campus events, program information sessions, tabling events, in-classroom presentations, and through social media. Support international student services which includes, but is not limited to, coordinating student arrival, departures, orientation, and other appointments required of international students. Arrange arrival details in coordination with the Office of Residential Life and/or local housing complexes. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications	Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Experience working or volunteering with international populations. Successful background check, valid driver’s license and good driving record and willingness to drive a 15 passenger van. Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in a language other than English. Basic graphic design experience using social media platforms or Canva.

Advertised Job Summary

Student Services Coordinator
University of South Carolina Upstate
TMP02383PO25
Spartanburg, SC

The Student Services Coordinator supports the Center for Global Education by assisting with global engagement initiatives, international student services, and study abroad promotion. This role balances student-focused programming with administrative and operational support for the Program Manager and Director of Global Engagement. The Coordinator helps ensure that international students are well-supported, study abroad programs are effectively promoted, and institutional global initiatives are advanced.

Global Engagement Support: Develop and coordination of on and off campus global events to provide social and cultural experiences that enhance familiarity with global cultures often in coordination with other offices on campus and community partners. Communication of global engagement opportunities through monthly newsletters to alumni, global partner network, and campus community.
Responsible for international student programming: Plan events calendar which includes programming during evenings, weekends, and academic holidays. Provide or arrange transportation to and from planned events. Be actively involved during planned events to insure a safe and meaningful student experience. Coordinate with Office of Student Affairs and Campus Activities Board to provide international students with a weekly update of activities to encourage attendance and integration into the campus community.
Program Design and Development: In coordination with the Program Manager, work to promote all (faculty-led, exchange, dual-degree) study abroad and study away programs by representing the CGE at campus events, program information sessions, tabling events, in-classroom presentations, and through social media.
Support international student services which includes, but is not limited to, coordinating student arrival, departures, orientation, and other appointments required of international students. Arrange arrival details in coordination with the Office of Residential Life and/or local housing complexes.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree. Experience working or volunteering with international populations. Successful background check, valid driver’s license and good driving record and willingness to drive a 15 passenger van.

Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in a language other than English. Basic graphic design experience using social media platforms or Canva.

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	10/20/2025
Proposed End Date
Job Open Date	09/08/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194540
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.

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/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL	No
Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential

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* This University of South Carolina Upstate position is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

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* Do you have a valid driver's license and good driving record?
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