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Administrative Coordinator I

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

Charleston, SCJob$40–52K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$40–52K/yr
Location
Charleston, SC
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Administrative Coordinator I supports the Department of Political Science by planning and coordinating operations for students, faculty, and the chair. The role covers supplies, budget monitoring, course scheduling, educational records, hiring processes, department communications, events, and the internship program. The position requires an in-person campus presence and offers a salary of $40,086–$52,000.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Modern Office PracticesOffice SoftwareData ManagementSocial MediaFinancial PracticesBudgetingExpenditure ForecastingReport PreparationInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationFERPAConfidentiality

Qualifications

High School Diploma1+ Years Administrative ExperienceBachelor's DegreeEquivalent Experience or Education

Full job description

Administrative Coordinator I Posting Details POSTING INFORMATION Internal Title Administrative Coordinator I Position Type Classified Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration Non-Faculty Pay Band GEN07 Level Department Political Science Job Purpose Plans, coordinates, and performs a variety of complex operations in support of the students, faculty, and chair in the Department of Political Science. Maintains supplies, monitors the department budget, coordinates course scheduling, manages educational records, facilitates hiring processes, manages communication via social media and the department website, facilitates department events, and coordinates the internship program. Minimum Requirements A high school diploma and one to two years of relevant administrative experience. Bachelors Degree preferred. Professional demeanor, strong interpersonal skills, in-person presence on campus, and ability to maintain confidentiality are essential. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, including major software packages, data management tools, and social media; knowledge of financial and budgeting practices and ability to forecast expenditures; ability to prepare reports utilizing data and text; ability to maintain effective working relationships with members of the public, students, faculty and College Staff; excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of FERPA and governing policies in higher education. Ability to maintain confidential information and private data with discretion. Additional Comments Regarding Position May work additional hours on occasion. Special Instructions to Applicants Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.* Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check. All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu. Salary *$40,086 - $52,000 []{style="font-family: 'Ti "}

How this job compares

Set against the 520 open Administrative Coordinator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$40–52K/yr
  • US median$52–66K/yr127 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $46K, is 21% below the US median midpoint ($58K) — in the lowest quarter of Administrative Coordinator salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 14 open Administrative Coordinator jobs in South Carolina and 520 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Administrative Coordinator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (326 postings).
Education
43 of the 520 open Administrative Coordinator jobs (8%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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