Administrative Coordinator, SC EPSCoR (Part-time) at SCRA – Columbia, South Carolina

The Administrative Coordinator provides high-level administrative and operational support to the SC EPSCoR Director and team. This role is critical to ensure efficient day-to-day operations and seamless coordination across internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and manage administrative tasks including scheduling, correspondence, and document management.
• Provide direct support to the SC EPSCoR Director by maintaining calendars, organizing meetings, and preparing agendas, materials and meeting minutes.
• Coordinate meetings for State and Executive Committees, external advisory boards, and leadership teams.
• Plan and execute the annual SC EPSCoR state conference, including scheduling, vendor coordination, materials preparation, and hotel/travel arrangements.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, including annual reports to NSF.
• Plan and coordinate events, travel arrangements, and logistics.
• Monitor office supplies inventory and place orders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of administrative support experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting business and/or technical reports.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Experience in preparing presentation materials.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.