Administrative Coordinator

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Department Chair and manage day-to-day operations. This role includes general office duties such as maintaining calendars, scheduling appointments, and handling correspondence.

Successful candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree and preferably have experience in a university environment. The position offers a structured work schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience.
• Previous experience in a University setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Department Chair with administrative tasks and daily operations.
• Maintain departmental calendars and schedule appointments.
• Prepare and draft office correspondence and process invoices.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a job related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Administrative Assistant serves as additional support to confidentially assist the Department Chair, as support for administrative staff and will provide administrative assistance to the department. They will assist with the day-to‑day operations of the department to include general office duties such as maintaining the departmental calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings and events for the Department Chair, preparing/drafting office correspondence, processing invoices, travel documents as well as completing various purchasing and other administrative tasks that will assist the department in running smoothly and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
• Previous experience in a University setting is preferred.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.