Graduation Operations & Events Coordinator

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina’s Registrar's Office seeks an Assistant Graduation Coordinator to support graduation processes, confer degrees, process diplomas, and plan graduation events. The role collaborates with academic departments, students, faculty, and staff to ensure accurate evaluation of graduation requirements and timely degree conferrals.

The position involves front-line student support, enrollment-related assistance, and contributing to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in registrar/enrollment management or related higher education environment desired.
• Experience with graduation, commencement, degree audit, or records management processes preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with graduation-related processes including file creation, degree conferrals, and review of student records to ensure program completion.
• Coordinate diploma services including orders, reprints, and production/distribution activities.
• Support outreach and engagement activities such as Graduation Fairs, info sessions, and Grad Week; contribute to graduate recognition initiatives.
• Participate in Graduation Committee planning and support commencement-related activities.
• Provide front-line customer service in the Registrar's Office; assist students and respond to inquiries; serve as backup for graduation services during peak periods.
• Assist students with enrollment-related questions while maintaining accurate records and policy compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and participate in professional development and institutional committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Data entry

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Colleague

Etrieve

Microsoft Office

Job description

State of South Carolina’s Registrar's Office seeks an Assistant Graduation Coordinator to support graduation processes, confer degrees, process diplomas, and plan graduation events. The role collaborates with academic departments, students, faculty, and staff to ensure accurate evaluation of graduation requirements and timely degree conferrals.

The position involves front-line student support, enrollment-related assistance, and contributing to process improvements.