<p>To navigate through this form, please use the "Prev" and "Save & Continue" buttons at the top of the page. Do not use your browser's "Back" button as it will not save your progress and data will be lost.</p> <p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Logo Posting Number RTF00023PO26 USC Market Title Student Services Program Coordinator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156268 Business Title (Internal Title) Prog Coord for Upward Bound Campus Sumter Work County Sumter College/Division USC Sumter College/Division Level Department USC Sumter - Palmetto College Anticipated Hiring Range Salary Commensurate with qualifications Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Student Services</p> <p>About USC</p> <p>About University of South Carolina</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below</p> <p>The University of South Carolina (UofSC), 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 UofSC 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.</p> <p>South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>Advertised Job Summary</p> <p>The Program Coordinator for Upward Bound performs professional duties in a student services program. The program coordinator will be responsible for management of personnel, program design, development and implementation, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Assists with providing financial aid, student advisement, counseling, registration, admissions, housing and other services to program students. The program coordinator reports to the Program Director. Position is contingent upon continued grant funding. Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those facing project participants and experience with federal TRIO programs, academic support programs, or similar programs for disadvantaged students preferred.</p> <p>Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience</p> <p>Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.</p> <p>Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Experience in the areas of personnel supervision and evaluation, budget development and monitoring expenditures, program development, and evaluation; and reporting and compliance with federal regulations.</p> <p>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</p> <p>Experience with federal Trio programs, academic support programs, or similar programs for disadvantaged students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff and the public</p> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Job Duty</p> <p>Assists with the design, development and implementation of the Upward Bound Program, including coordinating and planning both academic year and summer programming. Recommends changes to policies and procedures to improve program services. Establishes policies and procedures in conjunction with institutional management. Develops long-range plans and objectives for program. Develops and maintains confidential records and reports with accurate documentation of student eligibility, program activity and academic results. Assists with inputting data into student database.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty</p> <p>Recruits, processes applications, interviews and evaluates prospective high school student participants and their families, coaches and monitors the Upward Bound student participants and assists with the services resulting in their retention, academic success and high school graduation and preparing them for entry into post-secondary education.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty</p> <p>Advises and counsels students using services including, but not limited to: FAFSA and financial aid, admissions requirements, registration and course requirements, academic and vocational opportunities, housing contracts, other student activities and institutional policies and procedures. Conducts workshops on various topics to include resume writing, interview techniques, leadership development, and financial management, to improve academic performance, human development and career employability.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty</p> <p>Assists in the developing and monitoring of all budgetary matters, manages the program to be in fiscal and programmatic compliance with institution, the grant and federal policies and procedures. Assists in the preparation of the annual report for the U.S. Department of Education, as well as other periodically requested reports.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty</p> <p>Manages the program office including but not limited to: hiring, supervising, training and evaluating student services personnel, providing opportunity for staff development and professional involvement in Trio organizations. Works collaboratively with the local high school, participants, parents, community agencies, civic organizations, and local businesses. Serves as a campus and community resource person for special events and projects.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty</p> <p>Serves as a chaperone during program activities including but not limited to: overnight trips, Saturday workshops and events, evening activities</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5</p> <p>Position Attributes</p> <p>Hazardous weather category Non-Essential 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. No</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 03/02/2026 Position End Date 08/31/2027 Job Open Date 02/17/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>The University of South Carolina requires individuals to apply online for all job vacancies. You may access the USC Jobs Online Employment site at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. As part of the online process, a cover letter, resume, all college transcripts and a list of three references with contact information must be attached to the online application form. If you have any questions about the application procedures, please call (803) 938-3721. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/202466 EEO Statement</p> <p>The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Other Supporting Documents </li><li>Resume </li><li>List of References and Contact Information </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p>