University of South Carolina
Executive Operations Manager
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $60K - $89K
💻 Operations
🗓️ August 5th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring an Executive Operations Manager to support the Dean and senior leadership team of the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management. The role involves managing administrative operations, coordinating college-wide initiatives and events, supporting faculty affairs processes including tenure and promotion, and facilitating communication across departments and external stakeholders.
Highlights
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Dean and senior leadership including schedule management and policy development.
- Coordinate and manage college tenure and promotion activities with confidentiality and precision.
- Oversee event planning and execution for college-wide activities and serve as liaison with key stakeholders.
- Manage financial and operational processes such as travel and procurement requests for senior leadership.
- Supervise Client Relations Coordinator and support staff development and performance management.
- Required bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred qualifications include 10 years of administrative experience, project management skills, knowledge of the University of South Carolina system, and familiarity with PeopleSoft or similar enterprise systems.
- Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and project management skills are essential.
- Salary range: $59,581 to $89,371 annually with a starting salary of $59,581.
- Work schedule is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday with flexible scheduling as needed.
Executive Operations Manager Full Description
Executive Operations Manager
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 August 12, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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Posting Number | STA00634PO25
Job Family | Administrative Support
Job Function | Administrative Services
USC Market Title | Executive Assistant
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/192320
Job Level | P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Executive Operations Manager
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
Department | HRSM College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sports Management
State Pay Band | 7
Approved Starting Salary | $59,581
Advertised Salary Range | $59,581 - $89,371
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Work hours will align with the University’s regular operational hours,
Monday through Friday from 8:30am until 5:00pm.
Must be willing to work flexible schedule to meet needs of the college.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Administrative
Posting Number | STA00634PO25
Job Family | Administrative Support
Job Function | Administrative Services
USC Market Title | Executive Assistant
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/192320
Job Level | P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Executive Operations Manager
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
Department | HRSM College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sports Management
State Pay Band | 7
Approved Starting Salary | $59,581
Advertised Salary Range | $59,581 - $89,371
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Work hours will align with the University’s regular operational hours,
Monday through Friday from 8:30am until 5:00pm.
Must be willing to work flexible schedule to meet needs of the college.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Administrative
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 | The College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management (HRSM) at the University of South Carolina is seeking an experienced and highly organized Executive Operations Manager to support the Dean and senior leadership team. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognized college advancing education and industry engagement in hospitality, tourism, retail, fashion merchandising, and sport and entertainment management.
The Executive Assistant will play a central role in managing administrative operations, coordinating college-wide initiatives and events, supporting faculty affairs processes—including tenure and promotion—and facilitating communication across departments and external stakeholders. This position also contributes to policy development, office operations, event coordination, and team leadership in a high-performing and service-driven environment.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate exceptional organizational, communication, and project management skills, along with a high degree of professionalism and discretion. Join a collaborative team dedicated to supporting the college’s mission and advancing its strategic goals.
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 | 10 years of administrative experience and project management, knowledge of the University of South Carolina system, and knowledge of PeopleSoft or similar enterprise system.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Thorough knowledge of office management to include organizational skills, filing, and computer experience. Working knowledge of State, University, and Foundation policies. Excellent interpersonal skills.
The Executive Assistant will play a central role in managing administrative operations, coordinating college-wide initiatives and events, supporting faculty affairs processes—including tenure and promotion—and facilitating communication across departments and external stakeholders. This position also contributes to policy development, office operations, event coordination, and team leadership in a high-performing and service-driven environment.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate exceptional organizational, communication, and project management skills, along with a high degree of professionalism and discretion. Join a collaborative team dedicated to supporting the college’s mission and advancing its strategic goals.
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 | 10 years of administrative experience and project management, knowledge of the University of South Carolina system, and knowledge of PeopleSoft or similar enterprise system.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Thorough knowledge of office management to include organizational skills, filing, and computer experience. Working knowledge of State, University, and Foundation policies. Excellent interpersonal skills.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Provides essential support to the Dean and college senior leadership with the implementation and management of college initiatives, special projects, and daily office operations. Responsibilities include overseeing and coordinating the management of the administrative and business activities for the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management (HRSM)/Dean and senior leadership. Regularly consults with and manages complex schedules for key college leaders including the Dean, Associate Dean of Faculty and Staff Affairs, and others as deemed necessary. Contributes to the development and management of key administrative policies and procedures. Serves as the primary liaison between the deans and their constituents and facilitating effective communication among college leadership. Ensures seamless information flow and operational efficiency through the organization.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Provides support in the following areas: Editing and preparation of meeting agendas, presentations, reports, and as well as a high degree of organizational and coordination skills to address ongoing matters related to overall office management, including calendar management, organizing, and following up on pertinent action items with others. Assist with managing multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and continuity in maintaining administrative processes.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Oversees and ensures optimal administrative efficiency within the dean’s office by managing financial and operational processes, including travel and procurement request, travel authorizations, travel reimbursements, payment requests, and other special requests for the Dean, Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff Affairs, and other senior leadership as needed. Serves as a key liaison between senior leadership and university travel/procurement. Provides administrative support for the HRSM Administrative Council, and accurately and efficiently completes all special assignments as assigned by the Dean.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Manages and coordinates college tenure and promotion activities with high level precision, discretion and confidentiality. Serve as the liaison between the college, other offices, the University Committee on Tenure and Promotion (UCTP), the Provost’s Office and the unit Tenure and Promotion Committee Chairs on T & P related matters. Accurately interprets and implements complex policies, procedures, and calendars related to tenure and promotion for communication and procedural alignment. Maintains confidential records, track overall college tenure and promotion faculty/instructor status, and assists tenure and promotion committee chairs and faculty to ensure tenure and promotion files are organized, compliant with the requirements set forth by the Provost’s Office, and securely submitted for review
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Oversees the Dean’s Suite and reception area to ensure a professional and welcoming environment. Shared supervision of the Client Relations Coordinator, including timely completion their of the Employee Performance Management System (EPMS). Supports staff in achieving with established goals and applies university endorsed management principles in supervision practice. Fosters professional development and maintain high service standards of service.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Serves as the central coordinator for the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management (HRSM) to ensure all events, are properly approved, strategically scheduled, and inclusive of all key stakeholders. Working closely with all HRSM stakeholders, provide comprehensive guidance and support to event hosts across all departments (HTMT/RETL/SPTE) and the college for various activities including, but not limited to, panel discussions, conferences, career fairs, and leadership speaker series. Organizes, coordinates, and executes signature key college-wide events (e.g., kick-off meetings, HRSM awards day, etc.) on behalf of the dean; Manages the administration of the HRSM Social Committee and plays a key leadership role in the HRSM staff council. Identifies, documents and executes all processes and tasks in alignment with USC policies, including budget planning, vendor negotiation, site logistics, signage, registration, post-meeting evaluation, event supervision. Additional duties and special projects as requested by the Dean.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Provides support in the following areas: Editing and preparation of meeting agendas, presentations, reports, and as well as a high degree of organizational and coordination skills to address ongoing matters related to overall office management, including calendar management, organizing, and following up on pertinent action items with others. Assist with managing multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and continuity in maintaining administrative processes.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Oversees and ensures optimal administrative efficiency within the dean’s office by managing financial and operational processes, including travel and procurement request, travel authorizations, travel reimbursements, payment requests, and other special requests for the Dean, Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff Affairs, and other senior leadership as needed. Serves as a key liaison between senior leadership and university travel/procurement. Provides administrative support for the HRSM Administrative Council, and accurately and efficiently completes all special assignments as assigned by the Dean.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Manages and coordinates college tenure and promotion activities with high level precision, discretion and confidentiality. Serve as the liaison between the college, other offices, the University Committee on Tenure and Promotion (UCTP), the Provost’s Office and the unit Tenure and Promotion Committee Chairs on T & P related matters. Accurately interprets and implements complex policies, procedures, and calendars related to tenure and promotion for communication and procedural alignment. Maintains confidential records, track overall college tenure and promotion faculty/instructor status, and assists tenure and promotion committee chairs and faculty to ensure tenure and promotion files are organized, compliant with the requirements set forth by the Provost’s Office, and securely submitted for review
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Oversees the Dean’s Suite and reception area to ensure a professional and welcoming environment. Shared supervision of the Client Relations Coordinator, including timely completion their of the Employee Performance Management System (EPMS). Supports staff in achieving with established goals and applies university endorsed management principles in supervision practice. Fosters professional development and maintain high service standards of service.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Serves as the central coordinator for the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management (HRSM) to ensure all events, are properly approved, strategically scheduled, and inclusive of all key stakeholders. Working closely with all HRSM stakeholders, provide comprehensive guidance and support to event hosts across all departments (HTMT/RETL/SPTE) and the college for various activities including, but not limited to, panel discussions, conferences, career fairs, and leadership speaker series. Organizes, coordinates, and executes signature key college-wide events (e.g., kick-off meetings, HRSM awards day, etc.) on behalf of the dean; Manages the administration of the HRSM Social Committee and plays a key leadership role in the HRSM staff council. Identifies, documents and executes all processes and tasks in alignment with USC policies, including budget planning, vendor negotiation, site logistics, signage, registration, post-meeting evaluation, event supervision. Additional duties and special projects as requested by the Dean.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30
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 | 1
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 08/04/2025
Job Close Date | 08/12/2025
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 August 12, 2025. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192527
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 |
Job Open Date | 08/04/2025
Job Close Date | 08/12/2025
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 August 12, 2025. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192527
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 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?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
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