Admissions Coordinator

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; 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

University of South Carolina seeks an Admissions Coordinator in Columbia to plan and deliver recruitment programs for medical education access. You will organize mentoring events, coordinate workshops for diverse student groups, and support students through the medical school interview process.

With a focus on service and compliance, you will foster belonging and address issues affecting student learning, under the Floyd School of Medicine. Full-time position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently while collaborating with colleagues, applicants, students, faculty, and staff in the office of medical education.
• Exhibit excellent professional judgment and discretion impacting student welfare and the institution.
• Must conduct business lawfully and ethically by adhering to compliance policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment programs to promote access and engagement for potential applicants interested in medicine.
• Plan, prepare, and organize recruitment and mentoring events.
• Coordinate workshops, programs, and mentoring opportunities for various student populations at FSOM.
• Foster belonging, address student issues, and support students through the medical school interview process.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Job description

About UofSC

Admissions Coordinator Department: SOMC Undergraduate Medical Education 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 Under general supervision, this position develops and implements recruitment programs to promote access and engagement for potential applicants interested in medicine by planning, preparing, and organizing recruitment and mentoring events. Coordinates workshops, programs, and mentoring opportunities for various student populations at the Floyd School of Medicine (FSOM). Coordinates initiatives for newly enrolled medical students. Fosters a culture of belonging, access, and engagement. Supports students to address issues and opportunities that impact student learning. Participates and facilitates in the medical school interview process. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently while developing strong collaborative relationships with colleagues, applicants, students, faculty, and staff in the office of medical education.
• The individual must be able to exercise excellent professional judgment and discretion, making decisions on a regular basis that impact student welfare and the institution.
• Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and 2 or more years of experience working in electronic platforms which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.
• Previous experience working with admissions, student services, or underrepresented/rural students.

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/11/2026

Benefits

• 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.