Administrative Assistant Jobs in South Carolina

Posting Number STA00460PO26

Job Family Administrative Support

Job Function Administrative Services

USC Market Title Administrative Assistant

Job Level A2 - Administrative/Operational Support

Business Title (Internal Title) Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs

Campus Upstate

Work County Spartanburg

College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level

Department UPS Provost & VC for AA Administration

State Pay Range G05

USC Market Range MRB - $36,608 $44,845 $53,082

Anticipated Hiring Range $36,608 - $41,137; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 37.5

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category Administrative

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs

University of South Carolina Upstate

STA00460PO26

Spartanburg, SC

The Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs provides front-office, clerical, and administrative support for Academic Affairs. Responsibilities include reception duties, administrative support for designated Academic Affairs centers, assistance with meetings and events, support for routine personnel-related processes, and other administrative duties as assigned.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires 1 or more years of job related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree and 2 years of administrative experience or equivalent. Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Successful background check is required. Multi-tasking and priority management; working independently and negotiating constant interruptions; excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent problem-solving and reasoning skills; ability to maintain efficiency and a high level of detail in a fast-paced environment.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Provide front desk and office support for Academic Affairs. Greet visitors, answer and direct phone calls, handle incoming and outgoing mail, and respond to routine questions. Assist designated centers and staff with routine administrative tasks such as ordering supplies, scheduling meetings, processing receipts and deposits, and preparing basic reports as requested.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20

Job Duty

Assist with organizing and setting up meetings and events for Academic Affairs, designated centers, and Faculty Governance Committees. Schedule rooms, arrange catering, track RSVPs, prepare meeting materials, distribute information, make travel arrangements, gather receipts and process reimbursements, and submit requests to Information Technology and Facilities Management. Attend events as requested and assist with coordinating event-related needs with Special Events and University Marketing and Communications. Provide assistance to event speakers and guests as needed. Provide general administrative support before, during, and after meetings and events. Hold a travel card and follow university purchasing and travel procedures when using university-issued cards. Assist in training Office of the Provost student employees to help with events & logistics.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30

Job Duty

Assist with preparing, routing, tracking, and processing routine HR-related actions for Academic Affairs centers, including new hires, rehires, adjunct appointments, affiliate appointments, and dual appointments in HCM PeopleSoft and PeopleAdmin.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15

Job Duty

Provide administrative support to the HR Coordinator for Academic Affairs during peak workload periods. Assist with hiring-related tasks and other routine HR support for faculty, staff, and students associated with Academic Affairs. Follow university Human Resources policies and procedures when completing assigned tasks.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15

Job Duty

Assist with receiving and forwarding communications on behalf of Academic Affairs. Assist with maintaining Academic Affairs social media pages and updating content as directed.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10

Job Duty

Perform other related administrative duties as assigned.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No

Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 07/27/2026

Job Open Date 06/18/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition Program
- Dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 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 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.