Program Coordinator I - Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development, Greenville SC

Summary

The Program Coordinator provides administrative and operational support for the Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development at Clemson University's Greenville location. Responsibilities include managing graduate program logistics, coordinating events and facilities, and assisting with budget tracking and student recruitment.

JOB SUMMARY:

Coordinates faculty, staff and students and provides support to operations in the college of Architecture, Art, and Construction at their facilities located in the One Greenville building in Greenville, SC. Assignments include coordination of facilities, course and room scheduling, faculty, staff, and student meetings, travel and annual assessment data, program director support, student coordination and support, and support to centers/institutes housed in One Greenville. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

15% - Budgets & Expenditures Coordinator MRED/NCRED:
Supports college business office in tracking, managing, and processing expenditures. Coordinates and plans logistics and preparation for program events and university-related travel for students. Coordinates support for graduate degree programs.

30% - Operational Support:
Provides support for additional programs/activities associated with the College of Architecture, Art & Construction taking place from the One Greenville location to include but not limited to:
- Assist center directors on center-related activities (events, marketing, outreach, distribution of grant monies, etc.)
- Help with non-MRED educational activities happening at One Greenville (parking, building access, space reservations, etc.)
- Event, classroom, conference space bookings/reservations at One Greenville
- Collaborate with college leadership on coordination of college-related events/activities out of One Greenville

25% - Graduate Program Support:
Coordinates with the graduate school, the registrar/enrolled services, international services, financial aid, and other university offices on all items related to graduate affairs for the programs housed in One Greenville. Enters course information into the iRoar system, conducts orientation for incoming graduate students. Coordinates annual assessment and accreditation data. Assists with accreditation processes, student support, and program directors. Coordinates graduate student recruitment initiatives. Communicate with prospective students, schedule prospective student site visits, and manage the graduate student admissions review process.

30% - Administrative Coordinator MRED/NCRED:
Serves as a first point of contact for the MRED program. Provides administrative support to graduate programs in One Greenville. Schedules faculty and staff meetings, coordinates other meetings and events, takes meeting minutes, and distributes and maintains program records. Occasionally travels for various functions, recruiting events and marketing purposes.

JOB CODE:

AH35

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Regular FTE Staff

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 75%
Move, transport, raise or lower 30lbs or less: 5%
Extends hands or arms in any direction: 5%
Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 10%
Stand for Prolonged Period: 5%
Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 65%
Walk or move about: 15%
Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 5%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to heat or cold: 5%
Noise: 50%
Overnight travel: 5%

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

55000 - 60000

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Greenville, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

September 14, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.


Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact hrjob@clemson.edu with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

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