Posting Number:
STA00568PO25
Job Family:Administrative Support
Job Function:Administrative Services
USC Market Title:Administrative Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title:Job Level:
P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title):Exec Asst.to the AVP for SL
Campus:Columbia
Work County:Richland
College/Division:Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department:SAAS Student Life
State Pay Band:5
Approved Starting Salary:$45,133
Advertised Salary Range:$45,133- $67,699
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.
12 months
Job Search Category:Administrative
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.
Advertised Job Summary:Executive Assistant to the Associate Vice President for Student Life
Do you have executive-level administrative experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you a self-starter with excellent communication skills? Would you enjoy working in a student-centered environment and assisting staff in supporting students?The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Associate Vice President and the Department of Student Life. This role is responsible for managing daily executive operations, coordinating schedules and meetings, and supporting department-wide initiatives. The Executive Assistant serves as a liaison between the AVP and campus stakeholders, staff, and students. This role coordinates special projects and events and ensures the efficient functioning of the department.
Day to Day for this position: Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the AVP Manage complex schedules, meetings, and daily executive operations Coordinate department-wide initiatives, special events, and strategic projects
Perks Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find! 15 paid vacation days 15 paid sick days 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
An engaging and collaborative environment.
Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 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:Experience operating within a large university.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Manage and maintain the Associate Vice President's calendar and schedule; serve as primary point of contact to coordinate meetings, events, conferences etc. Prioritize and handle timely correspondence on behalf of the AVP as needed. Investigate, resolve, or redirect problems and concerns. Assist with meeting preparation by preparing agendas and materials, attend meetings as needed, and document action items.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:25
Job Duty:Serve as the office manager for the AVP's office. Effectively manage daily front desk operations, answer phone calls, greet visitors and provide email account coverage. Assist in answering inquiries and ensure high-quality customer service. Create and manage procedures and systems to maintain organization and timely communication with professionalism and discretion.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:20
Job Duty:Coordinate travel arrangements, prepare itineraries, and process reimbursements for the AVP in compliance with university policies. Liaison with financial and human resources contacts to process related paperwork.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:20
Job Duty:Provide administrative and logistical support for department and division-wide initiatives and projects, including event planning, communication coordination, and documentation. Support Student Life events as needed, including planning for University Awards Day. Provide project management support for the AVP including developing timelines, coordination, and execution of new and existing projects.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:15
Job Duty:Provide support to the associate vice president for Student Life in fulfilling all responsibilities resulting from university committee and advisory group involvement, including benchmarking and assessment, preparation of materials, minutes, and follow-up tasks. Assist with drafting and editing high-quality correspondence, presentations, reports, and other written materials. Maintain confidentiality in all communications.
Essential Function:Yes
Percentage of Time:15
Job Duty:Other duties as assigned
Essential Function:No
Percentage of Time:5
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:No
Hazardous weather category:Essential
Number of Vacancies:1
Job Open Date:07/11/2025
Job Close Date:08/18/2025
Open Until Filled:No
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 August 18, 2025.
EEO Statement:
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Read LessThe University of South Carolina, College of Engineering andComputing, invites applications for open rank
tenure-track faculty positions in the Department of IntegratedInformation Technology (IIT) starting Spring or
Fall 2024.
Situated in USC's Engineering and Technology Innovation Center, theIIT Department ( )
offers an ABET accredited undergraduate BS in IntegratedInformation Technology, a Master of Science in
Information Technology, a CAHIIM accredited Master of HealthInformation Technology (MHIT), a joint
PharmD/MHIT, and a PhD in Informatics with an optionalConcentration in Health Informatics. The IIT faculty is
highly engaged in transdisciplinary and translational research, andthe Department is actively involved with the
regional business and healthcare communities. Teaching load is veryattractive and appropriate for developing a
robust research program. Online as well as traditional classroomteaching, commitment to undergraduate research,
and university and professional service will be expected.Successful candidates are expected to develop
internationally recognized, externally funded research programsthat: (1) broaden the institution's strengths, (2)
leverage exceptional interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities,and (3) align with vital college-level, priorities
and cross-cutting research themes. Areas of interest include healthinformation technology, informatics, data
analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, humancomputer interaction, project management,
networking, cybersecurity, software development, databasemanagement, mobile technologies, cloud computing,
virtualization, web development, enterprise systems,internet-of-things (IoT) and digital transformation. Scholars
in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of artificialintelligence (AI) and information technology or
informatics may have an option for affiliation with the ArtificialIntelligence Institute ( ) . Affiliation
with the University's Big Data Health Science Center is also anoption.
Qualifications. All applicants must hold an earned doctorate ininformation technology, information systems,
health informatics or related computing discipline by the startdate of employment, with demonstrated potential
for excellence in teaching and research with high scholarly impact,and expertise in information technology and
digital transformation. Applicants for the rank of Associate orfull Professor must have years of academic and/or
relevant industry experience consistent with academic policy.
Application. Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2023and continue until this position is filled.
Expected start date is January 1 or August 16, 2024. Interestedapplicants will apply via
https uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/149074 with: (1) a letter of intent,(2) curriculum vitae, (3) a concise description of
research plans, (4) a teaching plan, and (5) names & contactinformation of 3 references.
Questions may be directed to: Dr. Elizabeth A. Regan, DepartmentChair, Integrated Information Technology,
.
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate ineducational 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.
