Academic HR & Faculty Affairs Coordinator

Who's On the Move; Spartanburg, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator for Academic Affairs in Spartanburg, SC. This role coordinates faculty recruitment, onboarding, and compliance with policies and laws, while maintaining accurate HR records and supporting tenure-related processes.

The position involves planning trainings, liaising with multiple HR offices, and supervising staff. A bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of related experience are required, with a background check expected.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and 2+ years of related experience.
• Successful background check is required.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience in a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate faculty recruitment efforts with Deans and Department Chairs.
• Liaise with USC Upstate HR and Office of International Services to ensure compliance with policies and laws.
• Coordinate postings for full-time positions and maintain necessary records.
• Assist new faculty with hiring, onboarding, and orientation.
• Plan and lead trainings for administrators, search committee members, and staff on faculty search processes.
• Maintain records of faculty ranks, salary, teaching load, and leave.
• Provide reports to the Provost, faculty committees and Faculty Senate.
• Supervise 1 FTE staff and a student employee.
• Support Promotion and Tenure, Annual Administrative Review, and Post-tenure processes.

Skills

Faculty recruitment coordination

HR compliance

Training delivery

Records management

PeopleSoft

PeopleAdmin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

PeopleAdmin

Job description

University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator for Academic Affairs in Spartanburg, SC. This role coordinates faculty recruitment, onboarding, and compliance with policies and laws, while maintaining accurate HR records and supporting tenure-related processes.

The position involves planning trainings, liaising with multiple HR offices, and supervising staff. A bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of related experience are required, with a background check expected.