Academic Affairs Administrative Coordinator I #2647

Full Job Description

The administrative coordinator position provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Academic Affairs leadership team.

This role requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage complex administrative functions in a fast-paced, confidential, and collaborative academic environment.

The successful candidate will serve as a key point of coordination across departments and divisions, supporting executive operations, special projects, purchasing, event coordination, and customer service for students, faculty, staff, and the community.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Manage calendars, travel, meetings, and confidential correspondence for the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
• Provide administrative support to assistant vice presidents, deans, and the Academic Affairs administrative team.
• Serve as a point of contact for students, parents, and community inquiries, including academic appeals and complaints.
• Coordinate division-wide meetings, special projects, academic competitions, and special population initiatives.
• Support purchasing and procurement activities in compliance with college policies.
• Provide administrative support to library staff such as contract preparation.
• Coordinate major academic events and maintain the annual Academic Calendar.
• Access and manage student records and data with accuracy and confidentiality.

Requirements

This position requires a high school diploma and relevant experience in business management, public administration, and administrative services, or a bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism while maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with administrative staff, academic deans, department heads, coordinators, and faculty across multiple campuses.
• Self-directed with demonstrated initiative, leadership, cooperation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures with accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to train and support other employees.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to function effectively in an environment characterized by continual changes in technology.

Additional Information

Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. To fully evaluate qualifications, some positions may require submission of unofficial transcripts with the application.

Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact TTC Human Resources at 843.574.6201.

The position is open until filled with preference given to applicants who apply by February 13, 2026.

Faculty positions require the submission of related unofficial transcripts with the application and may include any required certifications. Upon hire, Official transcripts/certifications are required.

Staff positions where a degree may be substituted for the related work experience must submit unofficial transcripts related to the position with the application and/or certifications.

Upon hire, Official transcripts/certifications are required.

Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the application, mailed to TTC Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed to 843.574.6682 or emailed in PDF format to Employment@tridenttech.edu by the deadline date and time.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will remove your application from further consideration.

Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.