Program Coordinator

South Carolina, USA

$54K/yr – $80K/yrFull time

Posted 3 days ago

Job Description

Posting Number

STA00679PO26

Job Family

Alumni Relations and Development

Job Function

Alumni Relations

USC Market Title

Alumni Affairs Coordinator

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131959

Job Level

P2 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)

Program Coordinator

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

College of Pharmacy

Department

COP College of Pharmacy

State Pay Range

G09

USC Market Range

MRF - $53,576 $66,970 $80,364

Anticipated Hiring Range

$53,576-$66,970; salary commensurate with qualifications

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

Alumni Development

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.

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The College of Pharmacy is seeking to hire a Program Coordinator to join our Development team.
Under general supervision, reporting to the Senior Development for the College of Pharmacy, the Program Coordinator performs diverse responsibilities in support of the College of Pharmacy’s fundraising and alumni relations initiatives. Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities related to gift processing, correspondence, deposits, gift agreements, scholarship awards, travel preparation, processing reimbursements and other duties as assigned. Provides ongoing support of the Senior Director of Development with a focus on prospect identification and research and preparing related reports from prospect management system. Coordinates stewardship plans for an assigned portfolio of donors and coordinates related stewardship projects and events. Supports a variety of special events throughout the year to include meetings, receptions and dinners. Works in tandem with donors and volunteers on college outreach and development initiatives.

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

Bachelor’s degree and 4 or more years of experience in development/advancement, constituent relations, sales or sales support, public relations, higher education, nonprofit organizations, or a related field.
Familiarity with the University of South Carolina campus community, organizational structure, and administrative processes .

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Advanced writing, proofreading and copy-editing skills.
Excellent basic accounting skills.
Must possess excellent research skills with the ability to quickly analyze and synthesize complex data and information, creating related reports and confidential materials.
Must be able to manage multiple priorities against competing deadlines.
Must be proficient in Excel and spreadsheets.
Displays sound judgement, diplomacy, discretion and tact.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Includes but not limited to responding to telephone calls; writing, preparing, proofreading and mailing correspondence and other printed material; monitoring and preparing weekly revenue reports; processing deposits; providing assistance with travel plans and preparation; processing reimbursements; monitoring departmental budget and tracking expenses; monitoring project deadlines to keep team on schedule; schedule appointments as assigned.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Includes but not limited to using online and other resources to update alumni files; utilize research skills to identify potential prospects; analyze database information and pull reports to make outreach recommendations; enter updates in prospect and donor files as assigned.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Includes but not limited to creating, implementing and coordinating stewardship plans for assigned major gift and annual gift donors to include the oversight of a dynamic stewardship calendar; coordinates invitations to athletic and university events on behalf of college development and Dean; coordinates follow-up actions for donor visits and events; writes acknowledgement letters and maintains timely updates; provides oversight of colleges endowment reports and gift agreements; oversees birthday card recognition of assigned donors/prospects, oversees expressions of sympathy to families of deceased alumni.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Serves as the administrative lead for the College’s scholarship committee providing specialized expertise ensuring accurate and efficient processes essential to the college’s ability to award scholarships.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Other Duties as Assigned. Provide assistance and /or support as needed for college development, alumni relations or other college initiatives.

Essential Function

Percentage of Time

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

Hazardous weather category

Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Job Open Date

09/11/2026

Job Close Date

09/24/2026

Open Until Filled

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 September 24, 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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Quicklink for Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213067

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