Executive Admin Assistant to Department Chair (Biology)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; 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 Administrative Assistant to the Department Chair in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of South Carolina provides high-level administrative support to faculty, staff, students, and visitors. You will manage calendars, prepare confidential correspondence, and ensure policy compliance across university procedures.

You will coordinate faculty reviews, recruitment efforts, travel arrangements, and departmental seminars, while contributing to special projects that enhance

Qualifications

• MS Office (Excel and Word) proficiency.
• Strong writing/editing, attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Knowledge of University Policies and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Chair's calendar and meetings.
• Prepare confidential correspondence and records.
• Support faculty recruitment, interviews, and campus visits.
• Prepare travel arrangements and reimbursements.
• Assist with faculty reviews, syllabi collection, and departmental seminars.
• Contribute to special projects for the department.

Skills

MS Office

Writing skills

Organization

Initiative

Policy knowledge

Job description

The Administrative Assistant to the Department Chair in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of South Carolina provides high-level administrative support to faculty, staff, students, and visitors. You will manage calendars, prepare confidential correspondence, and ensure policy compliance across university procedures.

You will coordinate faculty reviews, recruitment efforts, travel arrangements, and departmental seminars, while contributing to special projects that enhance