Administrative Coordinator

Department: COP Clinical Pharmacy and Outcomes Sciences | Full Time

About the University

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. 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 system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

About the Role

The Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Outcome Sciences in the College of Pharmacy is seeking to hire an Administrative Coordinator to join our team. The Administrative Coordinator provides administrative services for the department by serving as the operational hub for department activities. The Coordinator serves as the primary administrative liaison among the department, college, university, affiliated health systems, and external partners to facilitate effective communication and efficient operations. The Coordinator supports the Department Chair, faculty, staff, students, trainees, and affiliated personnel through coordination of faculty affairs, financial operations, research administration, academic programs, communications, and strategic initiatives that advance the department's missions in education, research, clinical practice, and service. The Coordinator exercises independent judgment in coordinating complex administrative processes, managing confidential information, and ensuring the timely execution of department priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the operational hub and primary administrative liaison for the department, college, university, affiliated health systems, and external partners.
• Facilitate effective communication and efficient operations within the department.
• Support the Department Chair, faculty, staff, students, trainees, and affiliated personnel in faculty affairs, financial operations, research administration, academic programs, communications, and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate complex administrative processes and manage confidential information.
• Ensure timely execution of department priorities in education, research, clinical practice, and service.

Requirements

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and PeopleSoft.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple, concurrent tasks efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of or ability to learn USC policies and procedures.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and processing travel and graduate student assistantships.

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition and Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave and Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities