Program Coordinator

University of South Carolina; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 67,000; 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 in Columbia, SC invites applications for a Program Coordinator in Alumni Relations. Under supervision, you will support fundraising, donor stewardship, gift processing, and travel logistics for a busy development team.

You will assist with prospect research, prepare related reports, and coordinate events; excellent writing and Excel skills are essential. This full‑time position requires a bachelor’s degree and strong organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two or more years of job related experience.
• 4+ years of development/advancement, constituent relations or related field preferred.
• Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Respond to telephone calls; write, prepare, proofread and mail correspondence.
• Monitor weekly revenue reports; process deposits; assist with travel and reimbursements.
• Monitor department budget and track expenses; manage project deadlines.
• Update alumni files; perform prospect research and enter updates in donor files.
• Coordinate stewardship plans for major and annual donors; arrange events and write acknowledgments.
• Oversee scholarships and endowment reports; support college development initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Writing, proofreading, copy-editing

Accounting basics

Research and data analysis

Excel proficiency

Judgment and tact

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

4+ years of development/advancement experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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 October 8, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Professional Development Opportunities

Anticipated Hiring Range $53,576-$66,970; salary commensurate with qualifications

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 37.5

Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category Alumni Development

About USC

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.

Posting Summary

Posting Summary Logo Posting Number STA00679PO26

Job Family Alumni Relations and Development

Job Function Alumni Relations

USC Market Title Alumni Affairs Coordinator

Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131959

Job Level P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Program Coordinator

Campus Columbia

Work County Richland

College/Division College of Pharmacy

Department COP College of Pharmacy

State Pay Range G09

USC Market Range MRF - $53,576 $66,970 $80,364

Anticipated Hiring Range $53,576-$66,970; salary commensurate with qualifications

Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 37.5

Work Schedule

Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category Alumni Development

Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

• 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

Position Description Advertised Job Summary The College of Pharmacy is seeking to hire a Program Coordinator to join our Development team.

Under general supervision, reporting to the Senior Development for the College of Pharmacy, the Program Coordinator performs diverse responsibilities in support of the College of Pharmacy’s fundraising and alumni relations initiatives. Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities related to gift processing, correspondence, deposits, gift agreements, scholarship awards, travel preparation, processing reimbursements and other duties as assigned. Provides ongoing support of the Senior Director of Development with a focus on prospect identification and research and preparing related reports from prospect management system. Coordinates stewardship plans for an assigned portfolio of donors and coordinates related stewardship projects and events. Supports a variety of special events throughout the year to include meetings, receptions and dinners. Works in tandem with donors and volunteers on college outreach and development initiatives.

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.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 or more years of experience in development/advancement, constituent relations, sales or sales support, public relations, higher education, nonprofit organizations, or a related field.
• Familiarity with the University of South Carolina campus community, organizational structure, and administrative processes .

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Advanced writing, proofreading and copy-editing skills.
• Excellent basic accounting skills.
• Must possess excellent research skills with the ability to quickly analyze and synthesize complex data and information, creating related reports and confidential materials.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities against competing deadlines.
• Must be proficient in Excel and spreadsheets.
• Displays sound judgement, diplomacy, discretion and tact.

Job Duties

Job Duty Includes but not limited to responding to telephone calls; writing, preparing, proofreading and mailing correspondence and other printed material; monitoring and preparing weekly revenue reports; processing deposits; providing assistance with travel plans and preparation; processing reimbursements; monitoring departmental budget and tracking expenses; monitoring project deadlines to keep team on schedule; schedule appointments as assigned. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25

Job Duty Includes but not limited to using online and other resources to update alumni files; utilize research skills to identify potential prospects; analyze database information and pull reports to make outreach recommendations; enter updates in prospect and donor files as assigned. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20

Job Duty Includes but not limited to creating, implementing and coordinating stewardship plans for assigned major gift and annual gift donors to include the oversight of a dynamic stewardship calendar; coordinates invitations to athletic and university events on behalf of college development and Dean; coordinates follow-up actions for donor visits and events; writes acknowledgement letters and maintains timely updates; provides oversight of colleges endowment reports and gift agreements; oversees birthday card recognition of assigned donors/prospects, oversees expressions of sympathy to families of deceased alumni. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25

Job Duty Serves as the administrative lead for the College’s scholarship committee providing specialized expertise ensuring accurate and efficient processes essential to the college’s ability to award scholarships. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25

Job Duty Other Duties as Assigned. Provide assistance and /or support as needed for college development, alumni relations or other college initiatives. Essential Function No Percentage of Time 5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date Job Open Date 09/11/2026

Job Close Date 10/08/2026

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.

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.