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Administrative Coordinator, SC EPSCoR (Part-time)
CompanySCRA
LocationColumbia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 24, 2026
About The Company
Chartered in 1983 by the State of South Carolina as a public, non-profit corporation, SCRA is accelerating technology-enabled growth in research, academia, entrepreneurship and industry.
SCRA was chartered in 1983 by the state legislature to:
Support entrepreneurs and technology startups that are on a strong growth track through grant funding, coaching, and investing via SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc.
Accelerate academic research and its commercialization through grant funding and coordination of resources to ensure developments meet the needs of South Carolina’s industry.
Connect industry to entrepreneurs and innovators through matchmaking opportunities that promote growth, and fund relocation costs for technology-based companies moving to South Carolina.
Provide lab and administrative space for technology startups and academic institutions.
Guidelines for joining the discussion: scra.org/social
About the Role
Description
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Key Skills
Administrative supportCalendar managementMeeting coordinationEvent planningDocument managementMicrosoft Office SuiteReport preparationVendor coordinationTravel arrangementsCommunication skillsTime managementOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingLogistics managementPresentation materials
Categories
AdministrativeManagement & LeadershipScience & ResearchGovernment & Public Sector
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Administrative Coordinator provides operational support to the SC EPSCoR Director, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and document preparation. The role also involves planning state conferences, managing logistics, and assisting with NSF reporting requirements.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
136
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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