Administrative Coordinator

Administrative Coordinator

This position is open until filled. 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.

Posting Details

Posting Number - TMP01130PO26

Job Code Title - Administrative Coordinator I

Advertised Title - Administrative Coordinator

Campus - Columbia

College/Division - Arnold School of Public Health

Department - ASPH Communication Sciences and Disorders

Salary - Commensurate with experience

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time - Full Time

Hours per Week - 37.5

Work Schedule - Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Job Search Category - Administrative

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

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary - The Administrative Assistant serves as additional support to confidentially assist the Department Chair, as support for administrative staff and will provide administrative assistance to the department. They will assist with the day-to-day operations of the department to include general office duties such as maintaining the departmental calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings and events for the Department Chair, preparing/drafting office correspondence, processing invoices, travel documents as well as completing various purchasing and other administrative tasks that will assist the department in running smoothly and efficiently.

Qualifications - 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. Previous experience in a University setting is preferred.

Job Duties Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies - 1

Desired Start Date - 08/01/2026

Proposed End Date - 07/31/2027

Job Open Date - 06/22/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant - This position is open until filled. 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.

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

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

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Writing Sample(s)/Sample Publications