What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator for RER position at University of South Carolina?
Posting Number
STA00226PO25
Job Family
Communications and Marketing
Job Function
General Communications
USC Market Title
Communications Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132409
Job Level
P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)
Coordinator for RER
Campus
Columbia
Work County
Richland
College/Division
Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department
SAAS U101 and National Resource Center
State Pay Band
5
Approved Starting Salary
$45,133
Advertised Salary Range
$45,133 -$67,699
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis
12 months
Job Search Category
Student Services
About USC
About University of South Carolina
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.
Benefits for FTE Positions
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.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Coordinator for Research and External Relations
The Coordinator for Research and External Relations operates under general supervision to support the NRC community, both in-person and online, and ensure their access to key resources and publications. To this end, this position collaborates with the Assistant Director for Resources and External Relations and the Division of Student Affairs’ communications team to develop and distribute content via the Center’s social media channels, email accounts, and listservs and supports publication and resource development processes.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
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.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of or experience working in higher education.
May graduates will be considered if they will be able to obtain their degree by the date of employment
May graduates will be considered if they will be able to obtain their degree by the date of employment
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to gather, organize, and present written information in a clear, concise, and accurate manner; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrated ability to write, edit, plan, compose, and produce large-scale editorial projects.
Ability to coordinate and advance multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to write, edit, plan, compose, and produce large-scale editorial projects.
Ability to coordinate and advance multiple projects simultaneously.
Job Duties
Job Duty
In partnership with the Assistant Director, execute the Center’s marketing and communications strategy for events, online courses, publications, and research. Create content for and complete all mass email sends for the Center via AxiosHQ. Manage all contacts in the Center’s database to ensure that all email send lists are up to date. Create content for and manage all Center social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube).
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
40
Job Duty
Across all NRC channels and platforms, seek to build and strengthen the NRC community. Oversee the NRC’s private LinkedIn group, including adding members, monitoring posts, responding to questions, and tagging relevant team members to provide expert responses. Monitor the Center’s main email account. Respond to all emails in a timely manner and forward messages to other NRC teams for a response, as needed. Oversight of the Center’s six listservs focused on the first-year experience and students in transition.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
20
Job Duty
Support the publications arm of the NRC by serving as a reviewer for the Journal of the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, Insights for College Transitions, and all books for publication. Manage the Center’s resources library. Serve as the Center’s liaison with the university’s Thomas Cooper Library for all publications placements and availability. Submit new requests for ISBN #’s and Library of Congress data for all new publications. Create tracking URLs for all Journal of the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition articles and articles published in partnership with external organizations. Coordinate distribution lists for all printed publications with the Center’s administrative specialist.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
30
Job Duty
Serve as a liaison between the NRC and its USC collaborators, the broader NRC community, and key partners. Develop and distribute Center-created resources to both internal and external audiences.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
5
Job Duty
Serve as a liaison between the NRC and its USC collaborators, the broader NRC community, and key partners. Develop and distribute Center-created resources to both internal and external audiences.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
5
Position Attributes
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.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No
Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
06/02/2025
Job Open Date
03/24/2025
Job Close Date
04/25/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/184800
EEO Statement
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.
Salary : $45,133 - $67,699
