Field-Based Regional Coordinator — Midlands, Pee Dee & Lowcountry

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina is seeking a GEAR UP Regional Coordinator to support college access across the Midlands, Pee Dee, and Lowcountry regions. You will coordinate readiness activities, FAFSA and financial aid initiatives, and scholarship planning to help underserved students transition to postsecondary education.

The role requires regular travel within the service region and a passion for empowering students and families to achieve their postsecondary goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in public schools and educational organizations.
• Knowledge of college admissions requirements and FAFSA.
• Familiar with scholarships and student persistence strategies.
• Strong public relations and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate college readiness programming, FAFSA and financial aid initiatives.
• Serve as liaison between schools, families, communities, and higher education institutions.
• Travel regularly within the assigned South Carolina regions.

Skills

Public schools experience

Educational organizations experience

College admissions knowledge

FAFSA understanding

Scholarship opportunities

Student persistence strategies

Public relations

Organizational skills

Cultural competency

Cross-stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree in education or related discipline

Job description

University of South Carolina is seeking a GEAR UP Regional Coordinator to support college access across the Midlands, Pee Dee, and Lowcountry regions. You will coordinate readiness activities, FAFSA and financial aid initiatives, and scholarship planning to help underserved students transition to postsecondary education.

The role requires regular travel within the service region and a passion for empowering students and families to achieve their postsecondary goals.