Professional Development & Employee Experience Coordinator

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual and sick leave

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking a Professional Development & Employee Experience Coordinator. This full-time role is essential in enhancing employee engagement and coordinating development programs across the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while providing excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate professional development and employee engagement programs.
• Manage logistics for programs, registrations, and events.
• Support employee recognition initiatives and related programs.
• Develop communication resources for HR programs.
• Maintain program documentation and assessment data.
• Provide responsive customer service in HR.
• Support various HR activities including recruitment and onboarding.
• Partner with finance for HR-related payments and projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

Professional Development & Employee Experience Coordinator

Department: SAAS Human Resources

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.

Advertised Job Summary

• Are you highly organized and able to keep multiple projects, deadlines, and details moving at the same time?
• Do you enjoy coordinating programs and events that bring people together and support employee growth?
• Can you balance excellent customer service with accuracy, responsiveness, and attention to detail in a fast- paced HR environment?

The Professional Development & Employee Experience Coordinator plays a key role in supporting a positive and engaging employee experience across the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support. This position coordinates professional development programs, employee engagement initiatives, conferences, and student employment activities while providing responsive customer service and administrative support for Human Resources operations. The coordinator works closely with employees, applicants, campus partners, and other stakeholders to help deliver organized, efficient, and employee-focused HR programs and services.

Job Duties

• Coordinate professional development, employee engagement, leadership, mentorship, recognition, conference, and student employment programs and initiatives across the Division.
• Bring programs and events to life by coordinating schedules, registrations, facilities, catering, travel, presenters, vendors, audiovisual needs, materials, and participant communications.
• Support employee recognition and engagement initiatives that foster connection and positive employee experience, including GEMS, divisional awards, appreciation events, fellowships, and other employee-focused programs.
• Develop and coordinate program communications and resources, including presentations, training materials, newsletters, website content, promotional materials, surveys, evaluations, and reports.
• Maintain program calendars, registration systems, participation records, documentation, and assessment data to support reporting and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a go-to resource for the HR office, providing responsive and professional customer service to employees, applicants, supervisors, campus partners, presenters, and visitors.
• Provide administrative and operational support for recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, position management, student employment, organizational development, purchasing, travel, records management, and other HR activities.
• Partner with the finance team to support timely processing of HR-related payments, including travel, memberships, GEMS, and professional development expenses, while contributing to special projects and other Division and HR initiatives.

Perks

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• Generous annual and sick leave accrual, along with 13 paid holidays.
• An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment.
• Our location is in South Carolina's capital city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work!
• Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance.
• Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to provide and understand the importance of excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of USC policies, procedures, customer service, and strong organizational skills.

Job Close Date 10/30/2026

EEO Statement

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. je-47965da2bd964243a452e6d1f50c46a4