Administrative Coordinator I

Administrative Coordinator I Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check. All applications must be submitted online. Posting Details Internal Title - Administrative Coordinator I Position Type - Classified Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration - Non-Faculty Pay Band - GEN07 Department - Political Science Job Purpose - Plans, coordinates, and performs a variety of complex operations in support of the students, faculty, and chair in the Department of Political Science. Maintains supplies, monitors the department budget, coordinates course scheduling, manages educational records, facilitates hiring processes, manages communication via social media and the department website, facilitates department events, and coordinates the internship program. Minimum Requirements - A high school diploma and one to two years of relevant administrative experience. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Professional demeanor, strong interpersonal skills, in-person presence on campus, and ability to maintain confidentiality are essential. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, including major software packages, data management tools, and social media; knowledge of financial and budgeting practices and ability to forecast expenditures; ability to prepare reports utilizing data and text; ability to maintain effective working relationships with members of the public, students, faculty and College Staff; excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of FERPA and governing policies in higher education. Ability to maintain confidential information and private data with discretion. Additional Comments Regarding Position - May work additional hours on occasion. Salary - $40,086 - $52,000 Posting Date - 10/27/2026 Closing Date - 11/10/2026 Benefits - Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision Life Insurance Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental Retirement Long Term Disability Paid Holidays Free CARTA Bus Service Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Full Benefits Package – Click Here Open Until Filled - No Posting Number - 2026171 EEO Statement - The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu. Job Duties Activity - Support the hiring and onboarding processes for new full-time faculty and adjunct faculty; prepare adjunct appointments each semester. With the Chair, coordinate the search process for new faculty, including creating and maintaining candidate files. Recruit, hire, train and supervise student workers. Percent of Time - 10 Activity - Responsible for the administration of the Political Science Department. Provide direct support to the Department Chair and Associate Chair in their ongoing work and assisting faculty. Maintain the department budget, provide the Chair with monthly reconciliation reports and produce a year-end report for the department. Forecast spending, serve as liaison to vendors, maintain contracts, pay invoices, and order supplies. Maintain technology inventory records. Collect, compile, and maintain all data necessary for the production of the annual report and required reporting for the College and department assessment work. Facilitate the declaration of major process and assign faculty advisors; maintain an updated database of majors, minors, and concentrators. Percent of Time - 10 Activity - Coordinate the Political Science internship program; Develop and maintain community, regional, and national contacts for student internships and serve as the primary point of contact in Political Science; collaborate with Career Services and faculty to prepare students for a successful internship search and placement; maintain a database of successful internship placements. Work directly with students to assess their interests, graduate school plans, and career goals and make recommendations for placement. Percent of Time - 40 Activity - Serve as the first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and community members in-person and via other mediums. Regularly review, revise and refresh the Political Science website and social media. Coordinate with the Chair and faculty to create and distribute the Advising Newsletter, Handbook for Majors, publicity for speakers and events, alumni communication, and regular updates to majors and faculty. Plan and organize departmental events (food services, travel, parking, housing, etc.). Percent of Time - 30 Activity - Serve as a webmaster by planning, developing, and maintaining website. Percent of Time - 10 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Chronicle of Higher Education CofC - Alumni Career Services College of Charleston Website Diverse: Issues in Higher Education Glassdoor Handshake HigherEdJobs Indeed.com Internal Job Posting jbcjobs (Joint Base Charleston Military & Family Readiness) Job Fair LinkedIn Monster.com Personal Referral Post and Courier Public Job Posting SC Works (SC Department of Employment and Workforce) Twitter Word of mouth Other National Labor Exchange CareerBuilder SpouseWorks Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter / Letter of Application Reference List Optional Documents Other Document Other Document 2 Other Document 3 Form DD 214 College of Charleston