Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number STA00591PO26 Job Family Academic and Professional Training and Development Job Function Course Scheduling USC Market Title Academic Scheduler Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131806 Job Level P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Exam Scheduling Manager Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS Student Disabilities Resource Center State Pay Range G07 USC Market Range MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229 Anticipated Hiring Range $44,296 - $64,229 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
- 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months Job Search Category Student Services
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Exam Scheduling Manager
- Are you the person everyone relies on to keep things organized and on schedule?
- Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?
Ready to make a direct impact on the student experience?
- Want a schedule that lets you enjoy your mornings before starting work at 1:00 p.m.?
- Are you passionate about contributing to the quality of students' growth and development, learning experience, and academic success?
- Enjoy leading a team while collaborating across multiple departments?
APPLY NOW to be the next Exam Scheduling Manager in the Student Disability Resource Center!
This unique position starts at 1:00 p.m. allowing you to sleep in a little later or run errands in the morning before the workday.
Primary job duties include:
- Develop and implement efficient procedures for scheduling exams, including regular exams, midterms, final exams, and make-up exams.
- Collaborate with academic departments to gather exam schedules, specifications, and any special accommodations required for students.
- Ensures the integrity and security of all tests and exams.
- Supervises the Test Proctor responsible for frontline Testing Center operations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, and staff regarding exam scheduling inquiries, conflicts, and special requests.
- Provide prompt and courteous assistance to resolve scheduling conflicts and address concerns.
- Regularly evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the exam scheduling process.
- Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in exam scheduling and implement relevant improvements.
Perks:
- Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
- 15 paid vacation days
- 15 paid sick days
- 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- An engaging and collaborative environment.
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Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 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 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Possess legible writing, accurate spelling, excellent communication, and organizational skills.
- To be dependable and punctual.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a multicultural/multi-ethnic environment.
- The Testing Coordinator must be able to use various software programs, make decisions using good judgment while working with faculty and students.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Exam Scheduling Coordination:
- Develop and implement efficient procedures for scheduling exams, including regular exams, midterms, final exams, and make-up exams.
- Collaborate with academic departments to gather exam schedules, specifications, and any special accommodations required for students.
- Create and maintain a comprehensive exam schedule that accounts for overlapping exams, room availability, and faculty availability.
- Manage the logistics of exam scheduling, including room assignments, seating arrangements, and necessary resources.
- Ensures appropriate accommodations are provided for each student during testing.
- Make sure adaptive equipment and/or materials are available for students at the time of the test.
- Communicates via email or telephone with faculty to ensure appropriate instructions are in place, the correct test is copied and proofed, and ensures tests are stored in a secure location and returned to faculty in a timely manner.
- Discusses accommodations with staff when there are questions about appropriate accommodations during testing
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty
- Ensures the integrity and security of all tests and exams.
- Supervises the Test Proctor responsible for frontline Testing Center operations.
- Ensures the Test Proctor provides high‑quality support to both faculty and students, including check‑in procedures, exam distribution, and general testing assistance.
- Provides guidance, training, and performance oversight to maintain consistent service standards and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with university policies, regulations, and guidelines regarding exam scheduling and accommodations.
- Generate reports on exam schedules, room allocations, and other relevant metrics as required.
- Maintaining and coordinating the Alternative Testing operations as needed/directed.
- Communicating with students and staff daily and weekly of online testing updates. Ensuring students receive alternative testing accommodations. Reporting issues, trends, and numbers in weekly virtual and/or in-person staff meetings.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty
Customer Service and Communication:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, and staff regarding exam scheduling inquiries, conflicts, and special requests.
- Provide prompt and courteous assistance to resolve scheduling conflicts and address concerns.
- Communicate exam schedules, changes, and any relevant information to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
- Collaborate with testing centers and academic departments to ensure a seamless and coordinated exam scheduling process.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty
Continuous Improvement and Optimization:
- Regularly evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the exam scheduling process.
- Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in exam scheduling and implement relevant improvements.
- Work collaboratively with academic departments, faculty, and staff to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills related to exam scheduling.
- Provides training for graduate assistants, part-time employees and volunteers who proctor tests for students.
- Ensures SDRC procedures are followed appropriately and instructions from faculty are carried out. Updates policies and procedures to reflect recent changes in student management system and when new guidance is provided by the federal government regarding testing.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15
Position Attributes
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.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 08/05/2026 Job Close Date 09/19/2026 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 September 19, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
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