Senior Administrative Assistant to SEOE Director

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; 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's School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment (SEOE) is seeking a highly organized Assistant to the Director to provide administrative and operational support to School leadership. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative academic environment.

In this role, you will coordinate schedules, manage correspondence, respond to inquiries, and maintain important departmental records and resources.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage competing multiple responsibilities.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules and manage correspondence for School leadership.
• Respond to inquiries and maintain important departmental records and resources.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, travel authorizations and reimbursements.
• Manage purchasing activities for faculty, staff and students.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The University of South Carolina's School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment (SEOE) is seeking a highly organized Assistant to the Director to provide administrative and operational support to School leadership. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative academic environment.

In this role, you will coordinate schedules, manage correspondence, respond to inquiries, and maintain important departmental records and resources.