Administrative & Operations Specialist

University of South Carolina Upstate; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition Program

Dependent Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg, SC is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support unit leadership with scheduling, meeting coordination, and administrative workflows. The role requires at least a high school diploma or GED and 1+ year of related experience; a Bachelor's degree and 2 years preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong customer service skills are essential. Some evenings and weekends may be required; full-time schedule is typically Monday–Friday,

Qualifications

• Typically holds a high school diploma or GED.
• Requires 1 or more years of job related experience.
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years related experience in business management, administrative services, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administrative & Operational Support: provides calendar management, meeting coordination, agendas, and minutes.
• Financial & Resource Administration: coordinates purchasing, reimbursements, invoicing, and other financial transactions; supports budget data and reporting.
• Event & Project Coordination: coordinates department events and recurring timelines; handles room reservations and vendor coordination.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree +2 years preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

AI tools

Job description

University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg, SC is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support unit leadership with scheduling, meeting coordination, and administrative workflows. The role requires at least a high school diploma or GED and 1+ year of related experience; a Bachelor's degree and 2 years preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong customer service skills are essential. Some evenings and weekends may be required; full-time schedule is typically Monday–Friday,