Guest Services Specialist

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking a Guest Services Specialist to support Osborne Administration and the Office of the President. You will provide confidential and complex administrative functions and serve as the first-line guest services point for the Osborne Administration building.

Key responsibilities include coordinating executive office activities, maintaining discretion under deadlines, and ensuring smooth interactions with internal and external stakeholders while upholding

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Professional image while supporting executive leadership.
• Ability to coordinate activities of an executive office.
• Willingness to learn university policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first-line administrative support and guest services for Osborne Administration building.
• Provide confidential and complex administrative support for the Office of University Communications.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Office coordination

Executive support

Job description

Guest Services Specialist

Department: Office of the President

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 Serve as Guest Services Specialist to Osborne Administration and the Office of the President. Executes various con?dential and complex administrative support functions for and on behalf of the O?ce of University Communications. Provides administrative support for the O?ce of the President and serves as ?rst-line administrative support and guest services for Osborne Administration building.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and a professional image while providing leadership to the Chief of Staff and the Office of the President under deadlines and constant changing schedules.
• Ability to exercise a high level of confidentiality and independent initiative and judgement.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; and well organized and able to coordinate the activities of an executive administrative office/service organization.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn the University system and ability to adhere to University/state policies and guidelines.

Job Close Date 11/20/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by November 20, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• 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.