Assistant to Director of SEOE

About the role

Join the University of South Carolina's School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment (SEOE) and become an essential part of a dynamic academic and research community! We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and service-driven Assistant to the Director to provide administrative and operational support to School leadership while helping ensure the efficient daily operations of SEOE.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director and Associate Director to coordinate schedules, manage correspondence, respond to inquiries, and maintain important departmental records and resources
• Coordinate travel arrangements, process travel authorizations and reimbursements
• Manage purchasing activities for faculty, staff, and students
• Provide exceptional administrative support while contributing to SEOE's mission of excellence in education, research, and service

Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks according to schedules and deadlines
• Detail-oriented and able to work with competing multiple concurrent responsibilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of or ability to learn University policies and procedures, and general operation

Qualifications

• Knowledge of University systems, including Peoplesoft, 25Live, and Blackboard

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

Full Time