Practicum Assistant

Job Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the practicum administrator, the student services program coordinator will initiate, organize, complete, and document tasks for the team and will provide assistance to the department. The coordinator will work daily to prepare necessary documentation and will communicate with practicum team, students, and sites to meet needs for individual student practicums and clinical graduation requirements.

About the Role

The position is part-time and is located within the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of South Carolina. The University of South Carolina is a comprehensive public university system that includes eight institutions and 20 locations throughout South Carolina. The position is advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on the university's job website.

Qualifications

• Self starter with familiarity to data base software and standard office software.
• Ability to plan and organize work activities effectively, to prioritize task completion according to specific deadlines and objectives.
• Professional communication skills for different stakeholder groups such as team members, students, and practicum sites.
• Exercise judgement and discretion in interpreting and applying policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions): Familiarity with data base software and standard office software.
• Ability to plan and organize work activities effectively, to prioritize task completion according to specific deadlines and objectives.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Exercise judgement and discretion in interpreting and applying policies and procedures.

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 August 3, 2026.

Benefits

• 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

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.