University of South Carolina
Student Services Coordinator
🇺🇸
Columbia, SC
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Full-Time
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$49K - $71K
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Academic Advising
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July 2nd, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Student Services Coordinator to serve as the primary contact for students needing assistance, primarily supporting GARNET students in navigating university processes and coordinating student orientations and events. The role includes managing course materials, processing course overrides, supervising student assistants, and collaborating with campus partners to support academic programs.
Highlights
- Serves as primary contact for GARNET students and senior citizen population, assisting with course registration and university policies.
- Plans, schedules, and coordinates student orientations, meetings, activities, and events related to GARNET programs.
- Collects and reviews GARNET course syllabi and evaluations; maintains waitlists and coordinates grade collection.
- Directs and organizes GARNET Student Advisory Board, including budget management and volunteer coordination.
- Coordinates Interdisciplinary Certificate enrollment and communicates with academic advisors and the Registrar.
- Supervises student office assistants and provides front desk coverage; supports Assistant Director in meetings and presentations.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of certification, training, and education.
- Knowledge of university policies and ability to manage multiple complex activities effectively.
- Salary range approximately $48,726 to $70,653, commensurate with qualifications.
- Offers comprehensive benefits including health and life insurance, retirement programs, paid leave, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.
Student Services 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 August 15, 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
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Posting Details
Supplemental Questions
Posting Summary
| Logo | |
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| Posting Number | STA00501PO26 |
| Job Family | Academic and Professional Training and Development |
| Job Function | Academic Programming |
| USC Market Title | Academic Program Specialist |
| Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131785 |
| Job Level | P2 - Professional |
| Business Title (Internal Title) | Student Services Coordinator |
| Campus | Columbia |
| Work County | Richland |
| College/Division | Division of Academic Affairs and Provost |
| Department | PROV Graduation and Retention Network |
| State Pay Range | G08 |
| USC Market Range | MRE - $48,726 $59,689 $70,653 |
| Anticipated Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications |
| Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC |
| Part/Full Time | Full Time |
| Hours per Week | 37.5 |
| Work Schedule |
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| 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. |
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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 | Serves as the primary point of contact for students needing assistance, as requested. Provides support for helping general GARNET students navigate the University’s many processes and offices. Remains current with program area requirements, policies, and procedures. Plans, schedules, and coordinates all elements in student orientations, plus other GARNET meetings, activities, and events. Collects and reviews GARNET course materials including syllabi and course evaluations. Processes overrides for GARNET courses and responds to general inquiries for assistance. Remains current with program area requirements, policies, and procedures. |
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| Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience |
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| Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials | |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Knowledge/Skills/Abilities |
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Job Duties
| Job Duty | Serves as student services coordinator for USC’s senior citizen population. Serves as the primary contact for these students in providing assistance. Provides support in navigating USC requirements and referring to other offices on campus. Assists with course registration and understanding of University policies and procedures. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Coordinates and provides support to Assistant Director with current and developing GARNET programs and initiatives including, but not limited to, Winter Session and Summer Semester. Serves as primary coordinator of grade collection for Summer Semester at USC. Maintains the Winter Session course waitlist. Collects and reviews GARNET course materials including syllabi and course evaluations. Maintains positive relationships with all departments/academic/university offices and personnel affiliated with GARNET. Plans, schedules, and coordinates representation at new student orientations, as well as other GARNET activities and events where GARNET works with campus partners and academic departments. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 20 |
| Job Duty | Directs and organizes GARNET’s Student Advisory Board. Communicates with Board leaders and Board members and organizes volunteer opportunities. Supervises Board leaders in scheduling meetings and meeting itineraries. Assists Board leadership in managing a budget for events, team building, and beyond-the-classroom experiences. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 15 |
| Job Duty | Coordinates the Interdisciplinary Certificate enrollment process for students who are adding one or more of the certificates to their undergraduate degrees. Receives Formstacks from interested students and processes their curriculum additions in Banner. Assists certificate students with questions and changes, as needed. Maintains up-to-date database of students currently enrolled in all four certificates. Ensures timely email communication with students regarding graduation application processes. Communicates with academic advisors and Registrar’s office on additions, changes, and certificate graduation applications. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 45 |
| Job Duty | Supervises student office assistants and provides assistance to GARNET office personnel through backup rotation for front desk coverage. Provides support to and serves in place of Assistant Director for meetings and presentations, as needed. Performs peer institution research, as needed, throughout the year. Performs other special projects and job-related duties, as assigned. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
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 | 08/01/2026 |
| Job Open Date | 07/01/2026 |
| Job Close Date | 08/15/2026 |
| 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 15, 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 USC. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/208507 |
| 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. |
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