University of South Carolina is hiring an Access Control Manager. This role oversees access control systems within the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support, managing card access systems to ensure campus safety and security. The manager leads project planning, system implementation, credential distribution, and vendor communications to maintain secure access across university facilities.
Highlights
Manage and implement card access control systems across student-focused facilities.
Provide project management for access control system design and deployment.
Issue and manage access credentials such as keys and cards; handle emergency access issues.
Communicate project updates and status with management, customers, and vendors.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, policies, and problem resolution for access control.
Use security and access control hardware and software technologies.
Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience required.
Preferred experience includes hardware and software implementation of card access control systems and IT project management.
Starting salary $65,539 with a range up to $98,308 annually.
Collaborate with Carolina Card staff, campus partners, and vendors to ensure efficient access control operations.
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 October 5, 2025.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo | Posting Number | STA00695PO25 Job Family | Information Technology Job Function | IT Identity & Access Management USC Market Title | Access Control Manager Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133287 Job Level | M0 - Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) | Access Control Manager Campus | Columbia Work County | Richland College/Division | Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department | SAAS Information Technology State Pay Band | 7 Approved Starting Salary | $65,539 Advertised Salary Range | $65,539 - $98,308 Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC Part/Full Time | Full Time Hours per Week | 37.5 Work Schedule | 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday
hours may vary to support the needs of the department Basis | 12 months Job Search Category | Information Technology
About USC
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.
Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Access Control Manager
Are you the tech-savvy problem solver who can balance security and service? Can you manage complex projects while keeping the campus community secure and connected? Do you thrive in environments where innovation meets responsibility?Are you excited to manage high-impact initiatives that shape the student experience? This is the job for you. The Access Control Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing access control systems across the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support (SAAS) to ensure the safety and security of the University community. This role involves strategic planning, project management, and technical implementation of card access systems, particularly within residence halls and other student-focused facilities.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Provide project management support in the planning, design, development and implementation of card access control systems. Use software to create the structure for establishing card access control systems in residence halls. Responsible for managing, producing and providing access control credentials (keys and cards) to authorized personnel. Create access groups for the system. Resolve emergency card access issues including but not limited to door access. Communicate with customers, management and coworkers regarding upcoming releases and upgrades. Communicate project schedules and tasks as well as any problems and issues to the Associate Director of Student Affairs Technology Services. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, program management, policy enforcement and problem resolution related to reported access control issues. Perks:Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays.An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina’s capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work!Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance.Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramWorking at a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BALBcUSl7ck Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | 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. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials | Preferred Qualifications | Experience in implementation and configuration, which includes hardware and software, for card access control systems from inception to completion. Previous information technology project management strongly preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of security and access control. Knowledge of current security, access control hardware, software and emerging technologies. Skill in analyzing and improving operational effectiveness as well as defining program objectives and access control standards. Ability to perform complex analysis of access control issues and exercise independent judgement. Ability to manage multiple tasks. This position does serve as back up during emergencies and on weekends as necessary. This position has been designated as essential personnel during inclement/ hazardous weather and other emergencies.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Provide project management support in the planning, design, development and implementation of card access control systems. Use software to create the structure for establishing card access control systems in residence halls. Develop project schedules with meaningful and observable milestones. Assign tasks to programming staff and monitor. Identify and eliminate inhibitors. Communicate advice and project status to staff, management and customers. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | Responsible for managing, producing and providing access control credentials (keys and cards) to authorized personnel. Create access groups for the system. Resolve emergency card access issues including but not limited to door access. Monitor system performance and implement solutions to prevent further problems. Configure card access control hardware for interior and exterior card readers. Work with Carolina Card staff to ensure staff and student access card issues are resolved in a timely fashion in a secure and expedient manner. Manage access control inventory, including replacement parts and temporary access cards. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Communicate with customers, management and coworkers regarding upcoming releases and upgrades. Communicate project schedules and tasks as well as any problems and issues to the Associate Director of Student Affairs Technology Services. Represent USC in communication with vendors regarding releases, upgrades and problem resolution. Develop and maintain vital relationships with engineers, vendors and campus partners to implement and maintain successful access control systems on campus. Serve as liaison between IT unit and Facilities Maintenance unit for all access control hardware repair, replacement and upgrade purchases. Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers on access control service and hardware/software lifecycle management. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, program management, policy enforcement and problem resolution related to reported access control issues. Responsibilities also include independent interpretation and complex problem solving around existing policies, meeting with customers to advise them of options and exploring requests around access control services. Help find solutions through seeking cooperation from resources and guiding others about specific policy and procedural problems. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Perform other duties as assigned. Responds to emergency, weekend and/or hazardous weather plan call backs including being part of an on-call rotation. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 5
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 | Job Open Date | 08/21/2025 Job Close Date | 10/05/2025 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 October 5, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193671 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.
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