HR Representative/Asst. to the Chair

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; 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 University of South Carolina seeks an HR Representative/Assistant to the Chair in the Department of Political Science to provide comprehensive HR and administrative support. You will handle hiring, onboarding, payroll actions, faculty evaluations, tenure and promotion activities, and performance management in alignment with university policies.

You will also assist the Department Chair with scheduling, correspondence, events, and daily operations, serving as a liaison with faculty, staff,

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of personnel procedures and policies.
• Efficient and independent office management skills, word processing, and database applications.
• Knowledge of University mainframe software (IMS and OnDemand) and University web-based apps (Data-warehouse, Intranet, etc.).
• Knowledge of University fiscal procedures, practices, policies, and grant funding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR and administrative support to ensure department operations run smoothly.
• Coordinate personnel processes including hiring, onboarding, payroll actions, faculty evaluations, tenure and promotion activities, and performance management.
• Support the Department Chair with scheduling, correspondence, events, and daily operations; liaise with faculty, staff, and university offices.
• Maintain departmental records and reports; process scholarships and tuition abatements; guide and support administrative staff.

Skills

MS Word & Excel

PC proficiency

Database apps

Communication

Leadership

Confidentiality

Job description

HR Representative/Asst. to the Chair

Department: CAS Political Science

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.

Advertised Job Summary

The HR Representative and Assistant to the Chair for the Department of Political Science provides comprehensive human resources and administrative support to ensure efficient departmental operations. The role coordinates personnel processes, including hiring, onboarding, payroll actions, faculty evaluations, tenure and promotion activities, and performance management, while ensuring compliance with university policies. The position also supports the Department Chair with scheduling, correspondence, events, and daily operations; serves as a liaison with faculty, staff, and university offices; maintains departmental records and reports; processes scholarships and tuition abatements; and provides guidance and support to administrative staff. Overall, the position plays an important role in maintaining workflow continuity and supporting the department's faculty, staff, leadership, and overall mission.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of personnel procedures and policies.
• This position requires efficient and independent office management skills, word processing, and database applications.
• Knowledge of University mainframe software (IMS and OnDemand) and University web-based applications (Data-warehouse, Intranet, etc.).
• Knowledge of University fiscal procedures, practices, policies, and grant funding requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in personal computer operation.
• Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Proficient in database applications for use in development and refinement of databases.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain good working relationship with diverse university personnel, faculty, staff, students, and the public.
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of subordinate personnel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Job Close Date

10/01/2026

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 October 1, 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.