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Graduate Coordinator
State of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
Not specified
Type
Closes
April 13, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role involves running the day-to-day operations of the graduate office in the Psychology Department at the University of South Carolina, including handling student hiring, finances, advising, course scheduling, and ensuring the program meets accreditation standards.
It also requires acting as a go-between with the university's graduate school and preparing reports on student progress.
A good fit would be someone organized with experience in student services or academic administration who enjoys supporting doctoral students in psychology.
Key Requirements
- Experience in student services and coordination of course scheduling
- Skills in collecting, summarizing, and reporting student data
- Knowledge of compliance with federal, state, university, and APA policies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and managerial abilities
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and database management (including Access)
Full Job Description
Graduate Coordinator
Department: CAS Psychology
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.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
Advertised Job Summary
Under the limited supervision of the Psychology Department Chair and the Graduate Program Director, this position manages the daily operations of the Psychology Graduate Student Services Office.
Primary responsibilities of the position include student hiring and financial management and advisement., tuition abatements, coordination of the graduate program course schedule, providing assistance to concentration directors in regards to APA accreditation, curriculum requirements, student applications, progression, and graduation requirements and compiling student data into reports when requested.
The Psychology Department offers a Ph.D. in Psychology with four concentrations: Cognitive & Neural Science, School Psychology, Clinical Community Psychology and Quantitative Psychology.
This position functions as a liaison between the department and the Graduate School and helps develop and administer policies and procedures for the doctoral program to ensure conformance with the American Psychological Association, the University and Graduate School requirements.
Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with student services, coordination of course scheduling, skills in collecting and summarizing student data, and compliance with federal, state and university policies and procedures.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
• Knowledge of MS Word operating systems and database management including Access and Excel.
Job Close Date
04/12/2026
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 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. We are only accepting applications submitted by April 12, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
• 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
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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.
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