Administrative Coordinator

State of South Carolina; Richland (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Outcomes Sciences in the College of Pharmacy at the University of South Carolina is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to join our team.

The Coordinator provides administrative services as the operational hub for department activities, coordinating faculty affairs, financial operations, research administration, academic programs, communications and strategic initiatives that advance education, research, clinical practice, and service.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of USC policies and procedures; familiarity with travel processing and graduate student assistantships.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative services for the department as the operational hub.
• Serve as liaison among the department, college, university, health systems and external partners.
• Support faculty, staff and students with coordination of affairs, finances, research administration and communications.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Posting number: 9739909

Department: University of South Carolina

Job classification: Administrative Coordinator I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Office and Administrative Support

Summary

Administrative Coordinator Department: COP Clinical Pharmacy and Outcomes Sciences Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time About UofSC 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.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

Advertised Job Summary

The Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Outcome Sciences in the College of Pharmacy is seeking to hire an Administrative Coordinator to join our team. The Administrative Coordinator provides administrative services for the Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Outcomes Sciences by serving as the operational hub for department activities. The Coordinator serves as the primary administrative liaison among the department, college, university, affiliated health systems, and external partners to facilitate effective communication and efficient operations. The Coordinator supports the Department Chair, faculty, staff, students, trainees, and affiliated personnel through coordination of faculty affairs, financial operations, research administration, academic programs, communications, and strategic initiatives that advance the department's missions in education, research, clinical practice, and service. The Coordinator exercises independent judgment in coordinating complex administrative processes, managing confidential information, and ensuring the timely execution of department priorities.

Examples of duties

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Peoplesoft.
• Excellent organizational skills and able to handle multiple, concurrent tasks efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of or ability to learn USC policies and procedures, knowledge of Peoplesoft and processing travel and graduate student assistantships.

Supplemental information

Job Close Date 08/31/2026

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

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.