University of South Carolina · 3 days ago
Administrative & Academic Support Associate
Richland, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$49K/yr - $67K/yr
3+ years expThe University of South Carolina is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through its educational system. They are seeking an Administrative & Academic Support Associate to provide executive-level support to the academic leadership team and manage editorial communications for academic journals.
EducationHigher EducationSTEM Education
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include coordinating with the University’s Vice President for Research (VPR) Office on research-related matters; identifying and monitoring external research grant opportunities; and planning and executing research-focused workshops and events. Additional duties involve maintaining spreadsheets for data analysis and reporting, as well as creating impactful presentations and visual data reports using MS Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint
Deliver executive-level administrative support to two Faculty Directors – Faculty Director of Research and Faculty Director of Global Strategy and Strategic Engagement – within the College of HRSM. Responsibilities include coordinating meetings—such as preparing agendas, recording minutes, and tracking action items to ensure timely completion. Oversee logistics for campus visitors hosted by the Faculty Directors, including arranging travel, creating itineraries, managing schedules, and ensuring a professional, welcoming experience for all guests
Collaborate with College of HRSM journal editors to draft, format, and manage academic and editorial communications (i.e. reports, letters, emails); assisting with the preparation and submission of academic content; and maintaining organized records of editorial workflows and deadlines. Additionally, support journal editors in managing paper-review platforms such as ScholarOne, including tasks related to the double-blind peer-review process; updating author and reviewer accounts; identifying suitable reviewers; and communicating with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience
Demonstrates a proactive, self-starting approach with the ability to anticipate needs and work effectively both independently and within a team environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and mastery of grammar and professional tone
Maintains a personable and welcoming demeanor, delivering outstanding hospitality and support to guests, students, faculty and staff
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to create polished presentations and manage complex data sets
Skilled in graphic design and visual storytelling, with experience producing compelling presentations and familiarity with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite
Strong technical aptitude and working knowledge of modern AI applications and digital tools
Highly organized with excellent time-management skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities efficiently
Handles sensitive information with discretion and maintains a high standard of professionalism in all interactions
Thrives in dynamic environments, navigating diverse teams and shifting priorities with ease and flexibility
Preferred
Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in English or Journalism with thesis in Social Sciences (e.g., Mass Communications, Sociology, Psychology, Tourism, Hospitality, Retail, Sport Management or any combination)
Benefits
Health and life insurance
Generous paid leave
Retirement programs
South Carolina Retirement
State Insurance Programs
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Company
University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina is a research university providing research & education to its undergraduate and graduate students.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.36MKey Investors
American Heart AssociationU.S. Department of EducationJames S. McDonnell Foundation
2023-07-26Grant
2022-09-12Grant· $5.11M
2022-02-24Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Scott Verzyl
Vice President For Enrollment Management and Dean of Undergraduate Admissions
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