Assistant to Director of SEOE

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks an organized Assistant to the Director for the SEOE Department at the University’s School of Earth, Ocean and Environment. This role provides essential administrative and operational support, coordinating schedules, handling correspondence, and maintaining critical departmental records.

You will assist with travel arrangements, travel authorizations and reimbursements, and purchasing for faculty, staff, and students, contributing to the efficient daily

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and oral communication, organization, and prioritization
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity with University policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to School leadership
• Coordinate schedules and manage correspondence
• Respond to inquiries and maintain departmental records
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process travel authorizations and reimbursements
• Manage purchasing for faculty, staff and students

Skills

Detail-oriented

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Analytical/problem-solving

MS Office & Adobe Acrobat

Education

Knowledge of University policies and procedures

Knowledge of University systems (Peoplesoft, 25Live, Blackboard)

Tools

Peoplesoft

25Live

Blackboard

Job description

Assistant to Director of SEOE Department: CAS School of Earth, Ocean and, Environment Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time About UofSC From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement Advertised Job Summary Join the University of South Carolina's School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment (SEOE) and become an essential part of a dynamic academic and research community! We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and service-driven Assistant to the Director to provide administrative and operational support to School leadership while helping ensure the efficient daily operations of SEOE. In this engaging and collaborative role, you will work closely with the Director and Associate Director to coordinate schedules, manage correspondence, respond to inquiries, and maintain important departmental records and resources. You will also play a key role in coordinating travel arrangements, processing travel authorizations and reimbursements, and managing purchasing activities for faculty, staff, and students. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional who enjoys problem-solving, managing diverse responsibilities, and providing exceptional administrative support while contributing to SEOE's mission of excellence in education, research, and service.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• - Detail-oriented and able to work with competing multiple concurrent responsibilities.
• - Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks according to schedules and deadlines.
• - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• - Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• - Knowledge of or ability to learn University policies and procedures, and general operation.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Knowledge of University systems, including Peoplesoft, 25Live, and Blackboard.

Job Close Date 12/03/2026

• - 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

EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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