Student Service Program Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

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 is seeking a Student Service Program Coordinator in the Department of Psychology. The role provides administrative and student-services support for doctoral programs, handling hiring, advisement, tuition abatements, applications, progression, and graduation clearances.

The coordinator liaises with the Graduate School and helps develop policies while ensuring APA and university compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong math skills and excellent written and oral communication are required.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills are essential for coordinating student services.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and database tools (Access) is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and student-services support for the psychology doctoral programs.
• Manage student hiring and advisement, tuition abatements, and applications.
• Process progression and graduation clearance documents and alumni tracking.
• Serve as a liaison between the department and the Graduate School.
• Support development and administration of program policies and procedures.
• Help ensure compliance with APA, University, and Graduate School requirements.

Skills

Strong math skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Excellent organizational and PM skills

Tools

MS Word

Access

Excel

Job description

Student Service Program Coordinator

Department: CAS Psychology

Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

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

The Associate Graduate Student Coordinator provides administrative and student-services support for the Department of Psychology's doctoral programs. Under the supervision of the Graduate Student Coordinator, this position manages student hiring and advisement, tuition abatements, prospective student applications, progression and graduation clearance documents, and alumni tracking. The position serves as a liaison between the department and the Graduate School and supports the development and administration of program policies and procedures. This role helps ensure the doctoral programs remain in compliance with American Psychological Association, University, and Graduate School requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong math skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
• Knowledge of MS Word operating systems and database management including Access and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with student services.
• Knowledge of USC operating systems and USC policies and procedures.

Job Close Date: 11/13/2026

Benefits

• 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

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.