Carolina Core Programs Coord.

Inside Higher Ed; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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

A university in South Carolina is seeking a full-time Carolina Core Programs Coordinator in the Department of English. This role involves providing administrative support for foundational writing courses and public speaking programs, coordinating schedules and staffing, and serving as the primary contact for various stakeholders. Candidates must have a Master's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, alongside strong organizational and communication skills. Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field required.
• 2 years related experience needed.
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Carolina Core programs.
• Coordinate scheduling and staffing for foundational courses.
• Serve as primary contact for students and faculty.
• Collect, update, and archive program data.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills (written and oral)

Initiative

Efficiency

Experience with Microsoft Office

Ability to work independently

Familiarity with Excel spreadsheets

Education

Master’s degree in Student Personnel Services, Education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Blackboard

Banner

Job description

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.

Department

CAS English

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Advertised Job Summary

The Department of English in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina invites applications for its vacant Carolina Core Programs Coordinator position. This full-time position provides administrative support for two different sets of Carolina Core (general education) programs housed in the English Department: (1) First-Year English (FYE), which administers all foundational writing courses on the Columbia campus, serving over 8,000 students annually in ~400 sections of ENGL 101 and 102; and (2) the programs in Speech Communication and Social Advocacy and Ethical Life (SPCH & SAEL), which together administer over 250 sections annually of foundational public speaking courses (e.g., SPCH 140, 145, 213, 230, 260 and SAEL 200), serving ~5,500 students each year. Working closely with their respective directors (2), this position helps to coordinate the scheduling and staffing of these two different sets of programs; serves as the primary program contact for students, faculty, other university offices, and the general public; collects, updates, aggregates, and archives data; and provides other programmatic administrative support as needed.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

Master’s degree in Student Personnel Services, Education, or related field and 2 years related experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Excellent organizational skills, communication skills (written and oral), initiative, efficiency, and follow through. Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, equipment and software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, Microsoft Word, Teams, Zoom, Adobe). Ability to work independently and effectively with faculty, staff, students, other university offices, and the general public. Ability to ensure accuracy of work and maintain privacy (e.g., re student information). Highly desirable: experience working with Excel spreadsheets, Blackboard, and other USC systems (Banner, SSC, Data Warehouse, etc.). Familiarity with USC policies, procedures, and offices also extremely helpful. Flexibility and the capacity to adapt to rapidly changing systems.

Job Close Date

04/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

All applicants must apply online at USCJobs (http://uscjobs.sc.edu). A complete application will include (1) a cover letter; (2) a resume; (3) the names and email addresses of 3 references (the search committee will request letters of recommendations directly).

Candidates must complete the entire Job History section of the application and include all related work experience, as the salary will be contingent on work experience and job-related skills as listed in the Job History section.

We are only accepting applications submitted by April 1, 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

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To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/202712

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