University of South Carolina is hiring an Admin Assistant. The role involves assisting the Director with daily tasks such as document creation, policy editing, deposit writing, communications, scheduling, accreditation support, managing waitlists, conducting tours, and greeting visitors at the USC Aiken Children's Center.
Highlights
Assist director with document and memo creation, policy editing, brochure and handbook production, and parent communications.
Support accreditations, maintain waitlists, conduct tours for potential parents, and interview prospective employees.
Manage scheduling for the director and staff, and greet parents and visitors to the center.
Required knowledge of MS Suites, Google Suites, Canva, and Adobe Lightroom; skilled in customer service and bookkeeping.
Responsibilities include bookkeeping, filing, answering phones, and meeting participation.
Must have or obtain Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Training within 60 days of employment.
Minimum requirement: high school diploma or GED with one or more years of related experience.
Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree and familiarity with ProSolutions software and school settings.
Approved starting salary is $37,735 per year with salary commensurate with qualifications.
Work within the USC Aiken Children's Center and collaborate with university departments and families.
In addition to completing the online application, please also upload your resume and a separate cover letter.
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 July 24, 2025.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo | Posting Number | STA00529PO25 Job Family | Administrative Support Job Function | Administrative Services USC Market Title | Administrative Assistant Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131891 Job Level | A2 - Administrative/Operational Support Business Title (Internal Title) | Admin Assistant Campus | Aiken Work County | Aiken College/Division | USC Aiken College/Division Level Department | AIK Childrens Center State Pay Band | 4 Approved Starting Salary | $37,735 Advertised Salary Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications. Location of Vacancy | Part/Full Time | Full Time Hours per Week | 37.5 Work Schedule | Basis | 12 months Job Search Category | Other Professional
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 | Administrative Assistant, Minimum Salary: $37,735 per year, USCA Children’s Center
The Administrative Assistant will assist Director in daily tasks that include document and memo creating, policy editing, deposit writing, creation of brochures, handbooks, and parent communications, researching effective classroom methods, and assisting with accreditations, maintenance of waitlist, conducting tours for protentional parents and interviews with potential employees, scheduling for director and staff as well as the greeting of parents and other visitors to the center. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of MS Suites, Google Suits, Canva, Adobe Lightroom. Skilled in dealing with public and customer service. Ability to schedule, problem solve under pressure, assist director, and bookkeeping. Pre-employment physical and tuberculin skin test required to meet Child Care and Development Block Grant regulations. Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED and 1 or more years of job related experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials: Must have Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Training or successfully complete both programs within 60 days of acceptance of the position. Preferred: Bachelors degree; Familiarity with ProSolutions, bookkeeping, school settings. Application deadline: July 24, 2025. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USC Aiken is an AA/EOE. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires 1 or more years of job related experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials | Must have Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Training or successfully complete both programs within 60 days of acceptance of the position. Preferred Qualifications | Bachelors degree; Familiarity with ProSolutions, bookkeeping, school settings. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge of MS Suites, Google Suits, Canva, Adobe Lightroom. Skilled in dealing with public and customer service. Ability to schedule, problem solve under pressure, assist director, and bookkeeping. Pre-employment physical and tuberculin skin test required to meet Child Care and Development Block Grant regulations.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Will assist in administrative duties such as book keeping, filing, answering phones, meetings, greeting parents, and editing/producing handbooks or other publications. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | Assists in compliance regulations and attaining accreditation, and scheduling. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | Maintain waitlist and contact with potential families, as well as university departments. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Assisting in the classroom as needed and other 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 | Job Open Date | 06/30/2025 Job Close Date | 07/24/2025 Open Until Filled | No Special Instructions to Applicant | In addition to completing the online application, please also upload your resume and a separate cover letter.
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 July 24, 2025. Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/189976 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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have at least a high school diploma or GED and 1 or more years of job related experience?
Yes
No
* Do you have Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Training or able to complete both programs within 60 days of acceptance of the position?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
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