Student Services Coordinator

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; 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 is seeking a Student Services Coordinator to serve as the primary contact for students, guiding them through university processes and offices. The role involves planning orientations, coordinating GARNET events, and handling course materials and overrides.

The position supports the Graduation and Retention Network and requires strong knowledge of university policies and the ability to build relationships across campus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures; able to manage multiple complex activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the University community.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for students needing assistance and guidance.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate all elements of student orientations, and other GARNET meetings, activities, and events.
• Collect and review GARNET course materials including syllabi and course evaluations.
• Process overrides for GARNET courses and respond to general inquiries for assistance.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Relationship building

Job description

Student Services Coordinator Department: PROV Graduation and Retention Network 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

Serves as the primary point of contact for students needing assistance, as requested. Provides support for helping general GARNET students navigate the University's many processes and offices. Remains current with program area requirements, policies, and procedures. Plans, schedules, and coordinates all elements in student orientations, plus other GARNET meetings, activities, and events. Collects and reviews GARNET course materials including syllabi and course evaluations. Processes overrides for GARNET courses and responds to general inquiries for assistance.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures. Must have ability to direct and manage multiple complex activities.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in the University community.

Job Close Date

10/30/2026

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 on 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 30, 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

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-88f0ff83df5749ffa10645176cc8e84b