Grades Coordinator

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; 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 is seeking a Grades Coordinator to support the Registrar's Office in processing grade forgiveness requests and final grades. The role involves handling grade forms, changes, and related communications with students and staff across campus.

The position requires strong communication, data entry skills, and familiarity with registrar procedures. This role is based in Columbia, SC, and supports a comprehensive university system with extensive student services and

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of client/customer service principles preferred.
• Excellent keyboarding, data entry, and word processing skills.

Responsibilities

• Process requests for grade forgiveness in accordance with university policy.
• Assist with processing of final grades.
• Process grade forms, including grade changes, makeup forms, hardship withdrawals, registration exception forms, exam/exempt credit, and grades communications.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Data entry

Keyboarding

Tools

Banner Student

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Grades Coordinator

Department: EM Office of the Registrar

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

Responsible for processing requests for grade forgiveness in accordance with University policy. Assists with processing of final grades. Processes grade forms, including grade changes, makeup forms, hardship withdrawals, registration exception forms, exam/exempt credit, grades communications, and grades reporting. Interprets and articulates academic, institutional, campus, and departmental policies and procedures to current and former students, staff, faculty, and other constituents.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of client/customer service principles preferred.
• Excellent keyboarding, data entry, and word processing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a registrar's office or student services as well as working knowledge of USC academic policies and procedures.
• Experience with grading systems and student records, and Banner Student is highly desirable.

Additional Comments

Job Close Date09/14/2026

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

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.