Administrative Assistant, Minimum Salary: $37,735 per year, Gregg-Graniteville Library at USCA
Directs, plans, and coordinates routine/standard administrative activities in the Office of the Dean of the Library. Utilize computers and software, including Microsoft Office Suite and PeopleSoft, to support daily operations and special projects. Exercise sound judgment in interpreting and applying established library and university policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and operational consistency. Operate independently, managing time-sensitive tasks and prioritizing responsibilities to effectively meet library and university goals. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of office management practices, including scheduling, record-keeping, procurement, and financial management, such as processing and tracking library bills. Collect, assemble, and present information in a clear and usable format for reports, event coordination, budgeting, and operational planning. Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills, maintaining a professional and approachable demeanor with library staff, students, faculty, and external stakeholders. Organize and coordinate events and programming logistics, including workshops, academic programs, and student success initiatives. Foster positive and effective working relationships with colleagues, university departments, and the general constituencies of the library and Student Success Center. The ability to adapt to the library’s evolving needs, including support for new initiatives such as the library’s expanded role in overseeing the Student Success Center. A strong commitment to maintaining operational stability and providing exceptional service to the USCA community. Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED and 1 or more years of job related experience. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma and 4 years clerical or administrative experience. Experience with PeopleSoft, budgeting, and marketing. Application deadline: January 28, 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.
Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree or high school diploma and 4 years clerical or administrative experience preferred. Experience with PeopleSoft, budgeting, and marketing.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Utilize computers and software, including Microsoft Office Suite and PeopleSoft, to support daily operations and special projects. Exercise sound judgment in interpreting and applying established library and university policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and operational consistency. Operate independently, managing time-sensitive tasks and prioritizing responsibilities to effectively meet library and university goals. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of office management practices, including scheduling, record-keeping, procurement, and financial management, such as processing and tracking library bills. Collect, assemble, and present information in a clear and usable format for reports, event coordination, budgeting, and operational planning. Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills, maintaining a professional and approachable demeanor with library staff, students, faculty, and external stakeholders. Organize and coordinate events and programming logistics, including workshops, academic programs, and student success initiatives. Foster positive and effective working relationships with colleagues, university departments, and the general constituencies of the library and Student Success Center. The ability to adapt to the library’s evolving needs, including support for new initiatives such as the library’s expanded role in overseeing the Student Success Center. A strong commitment to maintaining operational stability and providing exceptional service to the USCA community.
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 January 28, 2025
Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/181802
