University of South Carolina
Assistant Director
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $49K - $74K
💻 Human Resources
🗓️ August 4th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of South Carolina is hiring an Assistant Director in the Darla Moore School of Business. The Assistant Director manages human resources operations for assigned departments, oversees hiring and onboarding processes for temporary and part-time employees, and handles time and leave management, ensuring compliance with university policies and coordination with various departments.
Highlights
- Manage HR operations for assigned departments within the Darla Moore School of Business.
- Oversee hiring, onboarding, and offboarding of temporary faculty, staff, student employees, and affiliates.
- Process timesheets, leave of absences, and flexible work schedule approvals as a time and labor approver.
- Coordinate summer hires and dual employment compliance and processing.
- Maintain personnel records and faculty credential submissions.
- Required proficiency in PeopleSoft HCM, PeopleAdmin, and MS Office, especially Excel.
- Minimum qualifications: bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Salary range: $49,396 to $74,094 annually.
- Serve specific departments including International Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, International Activities, and Small Business Development Center.
- Work under the supervision of the Senior Director of Human Resources within the Darla Moore School of Business.
Assistant Director Full Description
Assistant Director
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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 September 15, 2025.
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Posting Number | STA00621PO25
Job Family | Human Resources
Job Function | General Human Resources
USC Market Title | Human Resources Manager
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133116
Job Level | P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Assistant Director
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Darla Moore School of Business
Department | DMSB Darla Moore School of Business
State Pay Band | 6
Approved Starting Salary | $49,396
Advertised Salary Range | $49,396 - $74,094
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work flexible schedule to meet needs of the college.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Human Resources/Legal
Posting Number | STA00621PO25
Job Family | Human Resources
Job Function | General Human Resources
USC Market Title | Human Resources Manager
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133116
Job Level | P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Assistant Director
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Darla Moore School of Business
Department | DMSB Darla Moore School of Business
State Pay Band | 6
Approved Starting Salary | $49,396
Advertised Salary Range | $49,396 - $74,094
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work flexible schedule to meet needs of the college.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Human Resources/Legal
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.
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 | The Darla Moore School of Business invites applications for two (2) Assistant Director positions within the Office of Human Resources. In coordination with the Senior Director of Human Resources, the Assistant Directors will manage human resources operations for assigned departments within the Darla Moore School of Business. The Assistant Directors will be responsible for the hiring process of temporary faculty and staff, student employees, summer employment, dual employment, and affiliate appointments for assigned departments and supporting units. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, database and record keeping, I-9 Advantage authorizations, and time and leaves of absence management.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 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 | Knowledge and understanding of USC HR policies, SC state HR regulations and applicable federal HR laws/regulations. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an HR collegial environment. Experience with PeopleSoft HCM and PeopleAdmin.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Ability to meet the day-to-day support needs of the DMSB students, faculty, and staff in a professional and friendly manner while working independently on multiple task. Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural competencies to interact with a wide range of individuals. Flexibility to be organized, productive and effective in a dynamic environment, involved with a variety of simultaneous workflows. Ability to work independently as a team member and across departmental boundaries in a fast-paced environment. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills combined with attention to detail for complex, detail-oriented work. Ability to analyze and present ideas in a clear and concise manner, both orally and writing. Writing skills sufficient to compose and edit a variety of documents using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation with the ability to pay close attention to detail. Proficiency in MS Office (particularly MS Excel). Work requires initiative and independent judgment. Ability to be proactive. Ability to maintain electronic and hard copy records and files for easy access and retrieval. Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 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 | Knowledge and understanding of USC HR policies, SC state HR regulations and applicable federal HR laws/regulations. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an HR collegial environment. Experience with PeopleSoft HCM and PeopleAdmin.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Ability to meet the day-to-day support needs of the DMSB students, faculty, and staff in a professional and friendly manner while working independently on multiple task. Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural competencies to interact with a wide range of individuals. Flexibility to be organized, productive and effective in a dynamic environment, involved with a variety of simultaneous workflows. Ability to work independently as a team member and across departmental boundaries in a fast-paced environment. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills combined with attention to detail for complex, detail-oriented work. Ability to analyze and present ideas in a clear and concise manner, both orally and writing. Writing skills sufficient to compose and edit a variety of documents using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation with the ability to pay close attention to detail. Proficiency in MS Office (particularly MS Excel). Work requires initiative and independent judgment. Ability to be proactive. Ability to maintain electronic and hard copy records and files for easy access and retrieval. Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Serving as a time and labor/absence (TL/ABS) approver for the college, review and approve timesheets as requested by supervisors for assigned department. Review and approve leave of absences cancellations. Research and fix exceptions in the time and leave absence system working directly with the Controller’s Office and/or Benefits Department. Coordinate telecommuting and flexible schedule requests and approvals. Draft and send correspondence to employees and respective supervisor for approved flexible schedule requests.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Oversee student employment process at DMSB for assigned academic departments and support units. Responsible for salary recommendations, generating offer letters, I-9 Advantage authorizations, and onboarding process. Train student employees on student hiring policy and procedures to ensure compliance with university standards.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Coordinate all summer hires for part-time and FTE faculty members for assigned departments. Make recommendations to the department chair on salary based on DMSB summer pay policy and ensure faculty’s pay in compliance with summer salary policy mandated by the Provost Office. Initiate quick hires, compose summer hire letters, and initiate summer hire forms in PeopleSoft HCM. Responsible for summer hire changes including salary increases/decreases, early terminations, and account changes.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Work closely with assigned departments to gather official transcripts and/or Alternate Credential Forms as requested by the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment and Analytics. Ensure timely submission of faculty credentials into Compliance Assist. Add new faculty profiles to Compliance Assist.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Process PD modifications for FTE staff (within assigned departments) to include supervisor changes and department changes. Draft and send correspondence to employees and respective supervisor for approved PD modifications.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Responsible for hiring, onboarding, and offboarding of part-time faculty, staff, and affiliates at DMSB for assigned departments. Make classification and salary recommendations to the department based on previous and comparable positions. Create/update position descriptions and job postings, compose offer letters, and manage I-9 Advantage authorizations.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Help manage the human resource operations of the Darla Moore School of Business by performing HR actions as needed and/or requested. Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Darla Moore School of Business. Develops, compiles, prepares, and maintains specialized records and reports. Maintain official personnel files for DMSB faculty, staff, and students.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Responsible for initiating and submitting dual employment hires for DMSB faculty and staff for assigned departments. Collaborate with department heads to determine if additional assignments qualify for dual employment according to HR 1.78. Work the Budget Department to ensure employees are in compliance with salary guidelines by not exceeding 30% within one fiscal year. Generate hiring paperwork and obtain required signatures from employee, supervisor, and the dean. Process dual employment in PeopleSoft HCM.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Oversee student employment process at DMSB for assigned academic departments and support units. Responsible for salary recommendations, generating offer letters, I-9 Advantage authorizations, and onboarding process. Train student employees on student hiring policy and procedures to ensure compliance with university standards.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Coordinate all summer hires for part-time and FTE faculty members for assigned departments. Make recommendations to the department chair on salary based on DMSB summer pay policy and ensure faculty’s pay in compliance with summer salary policy mandated by the Provost Office. Initiate quick hires, compose summer hire letters, and initiate summer hire forms in PeopleSoft HCM. Responsible for summer hire changes including salary increases/decreases, early terminations, and account changes.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Work closely with assigned departments to gather official transcripts and/or Alternate Credential Forms as requested by the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment and Analytics. Ensure timely submission of faculty credentials into Compliance Assist. Add new faculty profiles to Compliance Assist.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Process PD modifications for FTE staff (within assigned departments) to include supervisor changes and department changes. Draft and send correspondence to employees and respective supervisor for approved PD modifications.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Responsible for hiring, onboarding, and offboarding of part-time faculty, staff, and affiliates at DMSB for assigned departments. Make classification and salary recommendations to the department based on previous and comparable positions. Create/update position descriptions and job postings, compose offer letters, and manage I-9 Advantage authorizations.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Help manage the human resource operations of the Darla Moore School of Business by performing HR actions as needed and/or requested. Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Darla Moore School of Business. Develops, compiles, prepares, and maintains specialized records and reports. Maintain official personnel files for DMSB faculty, staff, and students.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Responsible for initiating and submitting dual employment hires for DMSB faculty and staff for assigned departments. Collaborate with department heads to determine if additional assignments qualify for dual employment according to HR 1.78. Work the Budget Department to ensure employees are in compliance with salary guidelines by not exceeding 30% within one fiscal year. Generate hiring paperwork and obtain required signatures from employee, supervisor, and the dean. Process dual employment in PeopleSoft HCM.
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
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 2
Desired Start Date | 09/02/2025
Job Open Date | 08/01/2025
Job Close Date | 09/15/2025
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 bySeptember 15, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192287
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.
Desired Start Date | 09/02/2025
Job Open Date | 08/01/2025
Job Close Date | 09/15/2025
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 bySeptember 15, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192287
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 a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
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