Administrative Coordinator I

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The Administrative Coordinator I at the University of South Carolina Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing ensures the smooth daily operations of the department, serving as the primary point of contact for visitors, faculty, staff, and students while maintaining a professional and welcoming office environment.

This role manages front-desk duties, schedules appointments, coordinates meetings, drafts correspondence, processes invoices, handles travel requests and reimbursements, and

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of modern office procedures and equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general business software.
• Ability to collaborate and build effective relationships with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, faculty, staff and students.
• Manage front-desk responsibilities and work requests; schedule appointments and meetings.
• Draft correspondence, process invoices, handle travel requests and reimbursements.
• Oversee purchasing and printing tasks to support department operations.

Skills

Office procedures

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Co-Pilot

Job description

Administrative Coordinator I

Department: CEC Computer Science and Engineering

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 Administrative Coordinator in the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing ensures the smooth daily operations of the department by serving as the primary point of contact for visitors, faculty, staff, and students while maintaining a professional and welcoming office environment. This role manages front-desk responsibilities and work requests, schedules appointments, coordinates meetings, drafts correspondence, processes invoices, handles travel requests and reimbursements, and oversees purchasing and printing tasks. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and efficiency to support the department's overall functionality.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of modern office procedure, practices, and the care and operation of standard office equipment and machines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and especially Outlook, Excel, Word, Co-Pilot, and other general business software.
• The ability to work well with others and establish and maintain effective working relationships with multiple constituencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Experience in Banner and PeopleSoft systems.
• Knowledge of government policies and procedures.

Job Close Date

10/24/2026

Benefits

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.