Job Description

*Please note, you must be a current Citadel employee to be considered for this role*

Job Responsibilities:

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is accepting internal only, applicants for a Program Coordinator in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS). In coordination with the Centralized Support Team, the Program Coordinator will:

• Maintain and monitor multiple departmental accounts, track departmental expenditures, and complete purchases, reimbursements, and other clerical tasks
• Plan, coordinate, and execute SHSS events; assist with internal and external reservations, complete facilities work orders, catering requests, and coordinate payment to external vendors for event-related purchases
• Communicate and coordinate routine event correspondence, internal and external event invitations, calendar invites, communicate event layouts, and distribute nametags, event signage, swag, and other event materials
• Serve as an informational resource to SHSS faculty and students, assist with conference registration and travel arrangements for students and faculty, as well as compile data and reports as directed by the Dean and Department Heads using various platforms
• Provide student support, including coordination of special orders and transportation (e.g., Lyft arrangements), as well as managing graduate assistant and student payroll

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a bachelor’s degree and previous experience in an administrative or student support role. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in event planning and/or academic program coordination

Benefits of Working at The Citadel

• Extensive Health Plans
• Great Retirement Options
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Isle of Palms Beach Club
• Swain Family Boat Center
• Community Service Opportunities
• Read more about our benefits, on our HR website

About The Citadel College

The Citadel, also known as the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, you are close to great restaurants, shopping and much more. Ranked #1 Public College in the South (U.S. News & World Report, 2022) for schools with up to a master’s degree, the opportunities are endless.

There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Out of the Corps of Cadets, 1 out of 3 graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors, 57 Minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,000 students attend the Graduate College, evening and online programs.