What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Coordinator position at Inside Higher Ed?
Classification Title
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II
Classification Code
AD22
Pay Grade
GEN08
Subject To Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines
No
Subject To Credit Check
No
Internal Title
Payroll Coordinator
Department
Payroll
Position Type
PCLS - Slotted Classified
Full Or Part Time
Full-Time
Basis
12 mo.
Hours Per Week
37.5 hours per week
Normal Work Schedule
M-TH 8:00am-5:00pm and F 8:00am-12:30pm
Job Details
Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Payroll Coordinator in the Office of Payroll.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121787. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three (3) professional references. Deadline to apply: June 21, 2026.
Required Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and professional experience in related area such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education payroll, experience serving as a payroll lead or senior payroll role and experience with payroll system implementations or upgrade is preferred.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma and professional experience in related area such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education payroll. Experience serving as a payroll lead or senior payroll role. Experience with payroll system implementations or upgrades.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong customer service and communication skills. Familiarity with PEBA, ACA reporting, and audit support. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Knowledge of payroll regulations, policies and procedures. High use of excel. Ability to build working relationships.
Posting Number
FTE-S01147P
Number Of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
06/29/2026
Job Open Date
05/26/2026
Job Close Date
06/21/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Quicklink For Posting
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121787
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II
Classification Code
AD22
Pay Grade
GEN08
Subject To Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines
No
Subject To Credit Check
No
Internal Title
Payroll Coordinator
Department
Payroll
Position Type
PCLS - Slotted Classified
Full Or Part Time
Full-Time
Basis
12 mo.
Hours Per Week
37.5 hours per week
Normal Work Schedule
M-TH 8:00am-5:00pm and F 8:00am-12:30pm
Job Details
Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Payroll Coordinator in the Office of Payroll.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121787. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three (3) professional references. Deadline to apply: June 21, 2026.
Required Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and professional experience in related area such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education payroll, experience serving as a payroll lead or senior payroll role and experience with payroll system implementations or upgrade is preferred.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Payroll Processing & Administration: Process semi-monthly payroll for exempt employees, including prorated calculations, contract payouts, leave without pay, and annual leave payouts. Process and oversee biweekly payroll for non-exempt and student employees, including accurate calculation of overtime, differentials, and final pay. Manage time entry and approval processes, monitor missed time reporting, and audit overtime calculations for compliance with FLSA, State regulations, and University policy.
- Compliance, Controls & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and University payroll regulations, including FLSA, IRS limits, ACA, CCPA, PEBA, and garnishment requirements. Monitor and ensure retirement contributions, supplemental deductions, and garnishments are withheld correctly and do not exceed regulatory limits.
- Benefits, Deductions & Reporting: Enter, track, and maintain voluntary payroll deductions. Calculate and manage benefit deductions, including initial, final, and adjusted benefit amounts for biweekly payroll.
- Systems, Records & Documentation: Manage onboarding tax forms through the onboarding and paperless systems into payroll. Create and maintain the annual payroll processing calendar, including relevant deadlines and system updates.
- Customer Service & Campus Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries from faculty, staff, students, and external parties.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma and professional experience in related area such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education payroll. Experience serving as a payroll lead or senior payroll role. Experience with payroll system implementations or upgrades.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong customer service and communication skills. Familiarity with PEBA, ACA reporting, and audit support. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Knowledge of payroll regulations, policies and procedures. High use of excel. Ability to build working relationships.
Posting Number
FTE-S01147P
Number Of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
06/29/2026
Job Open Date
05/26/2026
Job Close Date
06/21/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Quicklink For Posting
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121787
Salary : $45,300