National Fellowship Coordinator

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; 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 National Fellowships Coordinator at the University of South Carolina works within the South Carolina Honors College to advise and recruit high-achieving students for national fellowships and scholarships, with emphasis on STEM fields. The role requires strong communication, organizational, and data-management skills to support programs and events.

Responsibilities include advising students, coordinating recruitment, maintaining the INFO database, developing workshops, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong computer, research, and presentation skills; ability to use internet and social media.

Responsibilities

• National Fellowship Advising: advises and supports students through national fellowships and scholarships, focusing on STEM and competitions.
• Recruiting and Programming: identifies and recruits outstanding students and coordinates recruitment activities.
• Data Management and Assessment: maintains competition info in the INFO database; coordinates assessments and annual reports.
• Advising Technology, Training and Development: utilizes technology and participates in ongoing training for accuracy.
• Campus Relationships: builds relationships with NFSP, SCHC colleagues, faculty, and external communities.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

INFO database

Job description

Posting Number

STA00649PO26

Job Family

Student Enrichment

Job Function

Student Experience

USC Market Title

Student Experience Coordinator

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133984

Job Level

P2 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)

National Fellowship Coordinator

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

South Carolina Honors College

Department

HNRS Fellowships and Scholar Programs

State Pay Range

G08

USC Market Range

MRE - $49,700 $60,882 $72,065

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary commensurate with qualifications

Location of Vacancy

Columbia, SC

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00pm with one hour for lunch, hours per week is 37.5
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Student Services

About University of South Carolina

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.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Advertised Job Summary

The National Fellowships Coordinator is a professional position in National Fellowships and Scholar Programs (NFSP), a unit in the South Carolina Honors College (SCHC). Staff members should possess a wide-ranging intellectual curiosity and a commitment to working with high ability students. The coordinator will perform a variety of duties in support of the recruitment and advisement of student considering and applying for national fellowships and scholarships with a focus on STEM majors and competitions. The coordinator will facilitate the recruitment and promotion efforts, conduct workshops, provide individual advising and assist in program development and administration. As a staff member in a multi-function unit, the position may include additional responsibilities as assigned to meet the needs of USC’s academically talented students and to support the academic mission of the University.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior advising with post-secondary high ability students.
• Working knowledge of national fellowship competitions.
• Familiarity with STEM disciplines.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, exercise good judgment and discretion, and be able to work courteously with diverse groups.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong computer skills, research skills, presentation skills, good problem solving skills, and the ability to use the internet and social media.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret information accurately are critical.
• The ability to take direction, initiate action, and work as a team member is essential.

Job Duty

National Fellowship Advising: Holistically advises, counsels, and supports students throughout the entire process of considering and applying for various national fellowships and scholarships with an emphasis on STEM majors and competitions. Communicates the benefits of applying, and trains students in the complexities of the application and interview processes for various competitions such as writing essays, completing applications, requesting and obtaining letters of reference, and interview techniques.

Job Duty

Recruiting and Programing: Recruiting and Programming: Identifies and recruits outstanding students who have the potential to win national fellowships by creating, scheduling, and coordinating recruitment and program efforts including, but not limited to, orientation sessions; outreach and recruitment to STEM majors; and individual outreach and follow-up with students referred to the office.

Job Duty

Data Management and Assessment: Works with Database Manager to ensure timely upkeep of competition information in the INFO database. Coordinates assessment process for key competitions, including request for combined results annually. Analyzes collected assessments to identify trends and contribute to annual reports. Reviews accuracy of annual winner’s list and coordinates Awards Day data; assists with benchmarking data for select national competitions; and requests additional reflections from fellowship winners annually.

Job Duty

Advising Technology, Training and Development: Uses available technologies to ensure accurate and effective advising. Participates in on-going training to ensure information accuracy and effective advising techniques and knowledge of national fellowships. Keep up to date on NAFA listserv.

Job Duty

Campus Relationships: Cultivate positive working relationships with NFSP and SCHC colleagues, key partner offices on campus, faculty and staff serving on NFSP advisory and scholarship committees and external fellowship communities.

Job Duty

Other duties: Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned and participates in events in support of other activities of National Fellowships and Scholar Programs and the Honors College.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive

No

Hazardous weather category

Non-Essential

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

11/01/2026

Job Open Date

08/25/2026

Job Close Date

09/20/2026

Open Until Filled

No

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 upon 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.We are only accepting applications submitted by September 20, 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

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.