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College Access Coordinator - 61023713 (Internal)
State of South Carolina
Commission on Higher Education
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$52,100 - $70,300
per year
Type
Closes
March 18, 2026
Job Description
Summary
The College Access Coordinator helps run programs that make higher education more reachable for South Carolinians, especially those from underserved groups like low-income or first-generation students, by managing events, workshops, and initiatives to boost college applications and financial aid completions.
This role involves working closely with schools, tracking program success through data, and developing new ways to support students facing barriers to college.
It's a great fit for someone passionate about education equity with hands-on experience helping diverse students navigate admissions and aid processes.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required, with at least four years of experience in higher education administration, school counseling, college admissions, or financial aid
- Master’s degree or higher can substitute for two years of the required experience
- Experience working directly with students facing barriers to postsecondary education, such as first-generation, low-income, minority, or at-risk students
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to college admissions and financial aid
- Ability to exercise judgment, discretion, and maintain effective working relationships
- Proficiency in using data systems and CRM tools to monitor program effectiveness and track outcomes
- Willingness to travel to high schools and institutions for events and educational activities
Full Job Description
This is an internal posting, only current South Carolina Commission on Higher Education employees will be considered. The College Access Coordinator will work with the College Access Manager both for the administration of the agency’s existing college access programs and the development and administration of new initiatives that will increase access to postsecondary education, especially from undeserved and underrepresented groups, aligned to the CHE's strategic plan. The position will use and incorporate the agency's CRM into all College Access Programs. Specific job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Responsibilities of the College Access Coordinator:
Assist with the management of College Application Month/Season both to ensure alignment with CHE initiatives and increase the number of South Carolinians, especially from underserved and underrepresented populations, completing applications to a postsecondary institution.
The College Access Coordinator will assess needs and help develop initiatives as appropriate to expand college access opportunities to high school students and non-traditional learners.
Assist with the effective management of College Application Month/Season in alignment with strategic goals, as evidenced by.
Oversight of College Goal South Carolina/ FAFSA First Program both to ensure alignment with CHE initiatives and increase the number of South Carolinians, especially from undeserved and underrepresented populations, pursuing postsecondary education.
This includes co-lead responsibility of FAFSA Completion related projects.
Plan and implement college access programs, workshops, and events and develop annual program goals and track measurable outcomes.
Use of data systems to monitor program effectiveness in increasing FAFSA completions.
Assist with the development of, in collaboration with the larger higher education community, new initiatives, programs, and events aligned to CHE strategic plan designed to increase access to postsecondary education for all South Carolinians, especially those from underserved and underrepresented populations.
Travel to high schools and higher education institutions in support of afternoon/evening activities designed to educate constituents on importance of college admissions, financial and other areas of the college access process.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in higher education administration, school counseling, college admissions or financial aid. A master’s degree or higher may be substituted for two (2) years of experience. Experience must include working with students who face barriers to post-secondary education, such as being first-generation, low-income, minority, or at-risk students.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge of laws regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to college admissions and financial aid.
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to learn, use and incorporate the CHE Customer Relations Management (CRM) platform into all College Access Programming.
- Ability to coordinate and encourage collaboration.
- Ability to write and communicate effectively to a variety of constituents, including high school, school district office, and higher education officials.
- Ability to manage and work simultaneously on multiple program objectives.
- Position may require overnight travel.
- Position may require employee to work evening and weekends.
- Position requires routine driver duties.
- Position requires non-essential declaration.
- Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
A cover letter and resume are to be included with application.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview.
A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant.
Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring.
Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Additional Information
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment.
Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
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