Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
Administrative & Academic Support Associate
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$49K/yr - $67K/yr
3+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a highly motivated Administrative & Academic Support Associate to provide exceptional executive-level support to the academic leadership team and editors of select academic journals at the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management. The role involves coordinating academic journals, managing research operations, and delivering administrative support to faculty directors while ensuring a high standard of professionalism and organization.
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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
South Carolina Retirement: Yes
State Insurance Programs: Yes
Annual Leave: Yes
Sick Leave: Yes
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
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Stephanie Shweiki
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