<p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Logo Posting Number STA00665PO25 Job Family Student Enrichment Job Function Student Experience USC Market Title Student Experience Coordinator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133984 Job Level P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Scholar Programs Coordinator Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division South Carolina Honors College Department HNRS Fellowships and Scholar Programs State Pay Band 5 Approved Starting Salary $45,133 Advertised Salary Range $45,133- $60,000 Location of Vacancy SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule</p> <ul> <li>Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm with one hour for lunch, the hours per week is 37.5 </li></ul> <p>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 FTE Positions</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>Advertised Job Summary</p> <p>Under general supervision, the Scholar Programs Coordinator serves as the primary contact and program lead for approximately 80 McNair Scholars within National Fellowships and Scholar Programs, a unit of the top-ranked South Carolina Honors College (SCHC). The coordinator also supports a comprehensive four-year experience for an additional 120 Top Scholars-recipients of the university's five most prestigious merit-based scholarships. Responsibilities include planning and executing events and programs-occasionally during evenings and on weekends-such as the annual McNair Scholar domestic travel experience; managing enrichment funds for all McNair Scholars; advising student leadership groups, like Scholars United and other assigned groups; and providing holistic advising through annual campaigns. The coordinator also collaborates with the director of scholar programs to develop and implement an annual assessment plan. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to support the evolving needs of USC's most talented students and to advance the broader mission of the university. Staff members should possess a wide-ranging intellectual curiosity and a commitment to supporting high-achieving honors students.</p> <p>Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Prior advising with post-secondary high-ability students; working knowledge of scholar programs. </li><li>Some knowledge of USC policies, procedures, and programs is preferred. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Applicants must have the ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. </li><li>The successful candidate will be well organized, have excellent written and oral communication skills, be able to deal diplomatically with various constituent groups and be proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), as well as social media. </li><li>Possess strong research skills, presentation skills, and problem-solving skills, as well as strong analytical skills as the ability to interpret information accurately is critical. </li></ul> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Job Duty</p> <p>McNair Scholars Program Administration</p> <p>Serves as primary contact and program advisor for all McNair Scholars. Manages various student activities, events, and administrative duties for McNair Scholars. Plans, leads and supports the annual McNair Scholar travel experience. Advises McNair Scholars on appropriate use of enrichment funds and maintains administrative records for compliance and reporting purposes.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty</p> <p>Advisement</p> <p>Provides holistic advising to approximately 200 scholars throughout the year. Advises scholars during class-specific programs such as First-Year Scholar chats, Sophomore Strategy, Junior Gameplan, and Senior-Send Off. Updates databases with notes from advising appointments. Advises student groups, such as Scholars United and other assigned groups. Connects scholars to appropriate campus offices and makes referrals when needed. Encourages all scholars to consider applying for national fellowships.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty</p> <p>Event Coordination</p> <p>Plans and/or participates in all scholar program activities that provide an enhanced university experience for the Top Scholar population, including: Stamps, McNair, Carolina, 1801 and Horseshoe Scholars that may occur after hours and on weekends. Manages and advises student groups as assigned, such as Scholars United.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty</p> <p>Assessment</p> <p>Collaborates with the director of scholar programs to create an annual assessment plan. Compiles, analyzes, and reports information as part of assigned SCHC and NFSP annual plan/blueprint processes, as well as for any specific McNair Scholar reports to the McNair Foundation or Central/Honors development. Helps create, collect, and analyze additional survey information to inform future initiatives and recruitment/yield activities.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty</p> <p>Other Duties as assigned</p> <p>Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, in support of other activities of National Fellowships and Scholar Programs and the South Carolina Honors College.</p> <p>Essential Function No Percentage of Time 5</p> <p>Position Attributes</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 08/13/2025 Job Close Date 09/07/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We are only accepting applications submitted by September 7, 2025.</p> <p>The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Health and Life Insurance </li><li>Retirement Programs </li><li>Paid Tuition </li><li>Dependent Scholarships </li><li>Annual Leave </li><li>Sick Leave </li><li>13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>Professional Development Opportunities </li></ul> <p>Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193188 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> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Do you have at least 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? (May graduates will be considered if they will be able to obtain their degree by the date of employment.) </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>Why are you interested in this particular job in the Honors College at USC? </li></ul> </li></ul> <p>(Open Ended Question)</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Although we accept resumes for review, the application is the official hiring document maintained by the university. Offers of employment and starting salaries are based on the education and work experience (including beginning and end dates) included in the university application only, not your resume. Have you included all details for all education, volunteer and work experiences in your job application? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>Describe your individual and group advising experience with post-secondary high-ability students. </li></ul> </li></ul> <p>(Open Ended Question)</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Describe your experience working in higher ed, or in a complex office environment. </li></ul> </li></ul> <p>(Open Ended Question)</p> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Resume </li><li>List of References and Contact Information </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p>