YEA! Administrative Coordinator

YEA! Administrative Coordinator University of South Carolina, United States 3 days ago

Location:

Columbia, SOUTH

CAROLINA

Job Type:

FullTime

Deadline:

01 Aug 2026 Posting Summary Logo Posting Number

RTF00137PO26

USC Market Title Administrative Coordinator Link to USC Market Title uscjobs.sc/titles/156185 Business Title (Internal Title) YEA! Administrative Coordinator Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division College of Social Work Department COSW College of Social Work Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate with qualifications Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Administrative 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 Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below The University of South Carolina (UofSC), 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 UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding. South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes Position Description Advertised Job Summary The YEA! Administrative Coordinator will manage the day-to-day coordination of the YEA! Network. This position will help plan meetings and events, support youth and partner engagement, coordinate trainings and workgroups, maintain communication across the network, track project activities and outcomes, and help ensure that youth voice is included in program planning, advocacy, training, and systems improvement efforts. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 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 Master's degree in social work, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field and working with transition-age youth or young adults who have experienced foster care. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of child welfare, foster care, transition-age youth, or youth-serving systems. Experience coordinating programs, projects, coalitions, networks, or community initiatives. Facilitating meetings, trainings, groups, or community conversations. Comfort working directly with youth and young adults, including youth with lived experience in foster care. Job Duties Job Duty Serve as the primary contact for the project. Keep statewide YEA! Network activities organized, on schedule, and moving forward. Help lead and support meetings, trainings, webinars, and workgroups with youth, providers, SCDSS staff, and community partners. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30% Job Duty Support statewide partners and community collaboration. Help maintain strong relationships among Network and serve as a regular point of contact for Network partners and chapters. Coordinate communication and assist with planning cross-agency. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30% Job Duty Manage communications and social media support. Help maintain consistent communication across the statewide YEA! Network and support public-facing communication efforts. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15% Job Duty Track deliverables, reports, and project outcomes. Help ensure that YEA! Network activities are documented and that project deliverables are completed on time. Maintain file management and help prepare reports. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15% Job Duty Support program planning and continuous improvement. Help by identifying what is working, what needs attention, and what new strategies may be needed. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10% Position Attributes Hazardous weather category Non-Essential 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. No Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Position End Date Job Open Date 06/17/2026 Job Close Date 08/01/2026 Open Until Filled No 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 1, 2026. Quicklink for Posting uscjobs.sc/postings/208106 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.