Administrative Assistant

RTF00121PO26

Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Upstate

Spartanburg

USC Upstate College/Division Level

UPS Fine Arts & Communication Studies

$36,608 - $39,375; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Full Time

37.5

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

Staff Time-Limited (STL)

12 months

Administrative

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.

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Administrative Assistant
University of South Carolina Upstate
RTF00121PO26
Spartanburg, SC

Under the direction of the Humanities internship Coordinator, the Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Humanities Internship Program. The Administrative Assistant for this grant-funded program will track internship information and placements; assist with collecting evaluation data; process payments to students and faculty; assist with events such as workshops and orientation sessions; and maintain program website and social media.

Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires no prior work experience.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or high school diploma + 4 years equivalent experience.

A successful background check is required. Excellent written, oral, and digital communication skills with a demonstrated culturally respectful interpersonal communication style. Handles confidential information appropriately. Utilize project coordination skills. Ability to create and organize documents and data using Word, Adobe, and Excel.

Assists Humanities Internship Coordinator with administrative duties, including scheduling meetings with internal and external constituents; responding to inquiries about the program from students, faculty and external partners; and managing the calendar for the program.

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15

Management of Internship Processes and Data:
Coordinates the system for collecting and processing internship applications. In collaboration with the PI/Humanities Internship Coordinator, maintains a system for tracking student internship placements. Assists the Humanities Internship Coordinator and the Humanities Internship Evaluator with evaluation data collection. Processes student internship stipends. Processes faculty stipends.

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40

Event Planning and Coordination:
Collaborates with Humanities Internship Coordinator to plan and execute workshops and programs. Tasks include reserving campus space using the 25Live system; catering orders; preparing workshop materials; notifying student interns and faculty of events; assisting with setup at events. Attends events to check attendees in and to ensure the smooth execution of program.

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Budget:
Collaborates with Humanities Internship Coordinator and with Grants Administrator to manage project budget. Keeps detailed and accurate records of project expenditures. Maintains ledgers and spreadsheets to track expenses.

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Social Media management:
Assists Humanities Internship Coordinator with program web page updates. Also develops and maintains social media presence on various social media platforms.

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Non-Essential

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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.