CommUnity Shop Coordinator for Student Support

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 paid vacation days

15 paid sick days

13 paid holidays

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking a Coordinator of the Gamecock CommUnity Shop to lead daily operations, manage inventory, and coordinate volunteers in a welcoming, student-centered environment that supports basic needs access for all USC students.

You will build strategic partnerships with campus and community organizations, supervise student staff, and drive programs addressing food insecurity and housing and other barriers to success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Student Services, Hospitality, Retail, or related field (or equivalent experience) required.
• Bachelor's degree with 3 years related experience in student affairs, or in social services, hospitality, or volunteer coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates resource recruitment, delivery, communication, and operational management for the Gamecock CommUnity Shop and associated basic needs initiatives serving the University community.
• Manages daily operations of the Gamecock CommUnity Shop to ensure spaces are open, accessible, staffed, clean, organized, and fully stocked for student use.
• Oversees recruitment, selection, training, scheduling, supervision, and recognition of student staff and volunteers supporting front desk and operations.
• Leads engagement, retention, and appreciation efforts for student leaders, volunteer groups, community partners, and students participating in Beyond the Classroom Matters (BTCM) experiences.
• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with on‑and off‑campus stakeholders that support a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and integrated approach to addressing student basic needs, including financial, housing, and food insecurity.
• Collaborates with community partners, including organizations such as Harvest Hope Food Bank and Food Lion Feeds, to coordinate food access initiatives, inventory support, and resource distribution efforts.

Skills

Inventory management

Customer service

Program coordination

Communication

Volunteer coordination

Education

Master's degree in Student Services, Hospitality, Retail, or related field

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of South Carolina is seeking a Coordinator of the Gamecock CommUnity Shop to lead daily operations, manage inventory, and coordinate volunteers in a welcoming, student-centered environment that supports basic needs access for all USC students.

You will build strategic partnerships with campus and community organizations, supervise student staff, and drive programs addressing food insecurity and housing and other barriers to success.