HR Rep/Assistant to Chair

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 39,866 - 48,725; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina seeks an HR Rep/Assistant to Chair in the Mathematics Department. The role oversees faculty/staff HR actions, coordinates searches, and supports administrative needs for the Chair and department. Strong data handling and policy interpretation are essential.

Responsibilities include hiring coordination, purchasing, travel, and maintaining personnel records. The position requires a bachelor's degree and 1+ year of related experience, with a 37.5-hour week and a

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines, and to complete tasks effectively and on time.
• Ability to provide accuracy of work and ensure confidentiality of private and sensitive information.
• Knowledge and ability to investigate, interpret, and explain state, university, and college policies and procedures related to human resources and related subjects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate human resources actions for all FTE faculty and staff, research grant faculty and staff, and temporary faculty (TFAC) and staff in the Department of Mathematics.
• Request and coordinate all faculty and staff hiring.
• Submit actions in People Admin to include, but not limited to, creating and updating position descriptions; creating and submitting job ads/postings; creating and submitting hiring proposals.
• Serve as back-up for graduate and undergraduate student hiring.
• Initiates HR actions in the HCM Peoplesoft system to include, but not limited to, job changes, additional pays, additional assignments, status changes, account changes, reappointments, separations/terminations.
• Work with FTE faculty in the department to coordinate and process Summer Instruction and ECOM hires.
• Review all HR documents prior to Department Chair approval.
• Will work with International Services on actions associated with international faculty members or research scholars.
• Maintains departmental personnel files.

Skills

Independent work

Deadline management

Confidentiality

Policy interpretation

Data organization

Communication

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Pro

Teams

Zoom

Job description

Posting Number: STA00563PO26

Job Family: Administrative Support

Job Function: Administrative Services

USC Market Title: Administrative Coordinator

Link to USC Market Title: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131920

Job Level: P1 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title): HR Rep/Assistant to Chair

Campus: Columbia

Work County: Richland

College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: CAS Mathematics

State Pay Range: G07

USC Market Range: MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229

Anticipated Hiring Range: $44,296

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours per Week: 37.5

Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis : 12 months

Job Search Category: Human Resources/Legal

About University of South Carolina

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.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Advertised Job Summary

The HR Representative and Assistant to the Chair in the Department of Mathematics oversees human resources and administrative operations for faculty and staff. Key responsibilities include managing HR processes (hiring, appointments, performance reviews, and separations), coordinating faculty searches and tenure/promotion activities, providing administrative support to the Chair, organizing departmental communications and events, managing purchasing and inventory, and supporting faculty with instructional and academic administrative needs

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• In addition to the minimum education and experience required, preference will be given to those with university experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work independently and proactively, to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines, and to complete tasks effectively and on time.
• Ability to provide accuracy of work and ensure confidentiality of private and sensitive information.
• Knowledge and ability to investigate, interpret, and explain state, university, and college policies and procedures related to human resources and related subjects.
• Ability to collect, create, organize, and interpret data, records, memos, and reports.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good judgment and the ability to ensure accuracy of work and confidentiality with all private and sensitive information.
• Knowledge of modern offices practices, procedures, equipment, and software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Pro, Teams, Zoom).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students.

Job Duty

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 30

Manage and coordinate human resources actions for all FTE faculty and staff, research grant faculty and staff, and temporary faculty (TFAC) and staff in the Department of Mathematics. Request and coordinate all faculty and staff hiring. Submit actions in People Admin to include, but not limited to, creating and updating position descriptions; creating and submitting job ads/postings; creating and submitting hiring proposals. Serve as back-up for graduate and undergraduate student hiring. Initiates HR actions in the HCM Peoplesoft system to include, but not limited to, job changes, additional pays, additional assignments, status changes, account changes, reappointments, separations/terminations. Work with FTE faculty in the department to coordinate and process Summer Instruction and ECOM hires. Review all HR documents prior to Department Chair approval. Will work with International Services on actions associated with international faculty members or research scholars. Maintains departmental personnel files.

Job Duty

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 20

Serves as the assistant to the Chair. Maintains the department Chair’s calendar, schedules appointments, and assists with correspondence and communication with faculty and other university offices. Assists chair with any other department initiatives as needed.
Schedules room reservations for meetings, lectures, and workshops for the Department of Mathematics. Prepare, distribute, and post weekly Math newsletter, fliers, and other promotional material for colloquia, conferences, seminars, lectures, and other related details including the Distinguished Lecture series. Make logistical arrangements for workshops and conferences including lodging, speakers, transportation, and related details. Prepare travel authorizations and travel reimbursement forms.
Supervises copy/scanning work requests from faculty; ensures that requests are completed accurately and on schedule. Assists other administrative staff with file management and organization, copying, or other responsibilities as needed.

Job Duty

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 20

Manages all logistical aspects of faculty searches, including managing postings, applications and supporting search committee members. Manages all travel & scheduling for faculty recruitment & searches. Communicates with new faculty hires, completing necessary hiring documents and submitting hiring packets to the college as required. Under the direction of the Department Chair and the faculty committee chairs, manages the documents processes for tenure and promotion (T & P) and faculty searches serves as custodian for files; assists committee chairs with preparation, organization, and storage of hard copy and electronic files; maintains records as required by university policy and department standards. Serves as the liaison between the department and the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences for all procedures associated with T & P and faculty searches.

Job Duty

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 20

Request and collect Fall, Spring and Summer course syllabi and weekly office hours from all instructors in the first three weeks of the semester. Prepare and post office hours at office for those not yet posted. Prepare teaching evaluation packets for instructors to pick up and process returned packets each academic term.

Job Duty

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 10

Provide assistance and guidance to the department’s faculty, staff and students to ensure compliance with federal, state, and University policies and procedures.

Job Duty

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 5

Contribute to the success of the Department of Mathematics and to the overall success of the College of Arts and Sciences by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Duty

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 5

Coordinates the annual and off-cycle Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) review processes. Advise supervisors in the department, as needed, on the required procedures and paperwork to ensure they are in compliance with College and University policies and procedures. Review EPMS documents for accuracy before they are submitted to the College for approval and final processing. Serves as the Human Resources contact and TL/ABS Approver for the Department of Mathematics.

Job Duty

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 5

Responsible for ordering Department of Mathematics office supplies, classroom supplies, and furniture using a purchasing card, purchase requisitions, or by charging to departmental accounts as specified by university procurement policies. Identifies appropriate accounts to be charged for purchases. Maintains the department’s inventory of office and classroom supplies; distributes supplies and re-stocks as necessary. Utilizes purchasing card to purchase faculty research materials, for payment of dues and memberships, and for advertisements for faculty positions. Serves as the department liaison with University Printing Services, processing printing requests for the department. Maintains communication and compliance with other university offices such as Financial Services and the Controller’s Office. Serves as the p-card liaison for the department.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive

No

Hazardous Weather Category

Non-Essential

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Open Date

07/27/2026

Job Close Date

09/10/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Quicklink for Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/210329

EEO Statement

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