Grades Coordinator

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; 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

The University of South Carolina is seeking a Grades Coordinator to support the Office of the Registrar. You will process grade forgiveness requests, assist with final grades, and manage grade forms, changes, makeup exams, and registration exceptions.

You will interpret academic policies for students and staff, coordinate communications about grades, and ensure accurate reporting across campus. Excellent communication and data entry skills are essential in this role, based in Columbia, SC with

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 and assist with final grades.
• Handle grade forms, changes, makeup, hardship withdrawals, and exam/exempt credits.
• Prepare grades communications and reporting; interpret policies for students, staff and faculty.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Customer service principles

Data entry

Word processing

Keyboarding

Tools

Banner Student

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Grades CoordinatorDepartment: EM Office of the RegistrarAdvertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full TimeAbout UofSCFrom 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 SummaryResponsible 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

We are only accepting applications submitted by September 14, 2026.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending on a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

• - 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 StatementThe 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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.