Human Resources Coordinator for Academic Affairs

STA00261PO25

Human Resources

General Human Resources

Human Resources Specialist

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/138313

P2 - Professional

Human Resources Coordinator for Academic Affairs

Upstate

Spartanburg

USC Upstate College/Division Level

UPS Provost & VC for AA Administration

6

$49,396

$49,396 - $63,134; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Full Time

37.5

Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.

12 months

Human Resources/Legal

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.

Human Resources Coordinator for Academic Affairs
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00261PO25
Spartanburg, SC

The Human Resources Coordinator for Academic Affairs serves as a liaison with the USC Upstate Provost’s Office and the USC Upstate Human Resources office to ensure the timely and accurate administration academic units at USC Upstate in accordance with the Faculty Manual, Human Resources policies and procedures, and state and federal regulations.

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.

Successful background check is required.

Experience in a higher education is strongly preferred.

Ability to interpret policies and procedures and communicate effectively to administration, staff, faculty, and students; ability to plan and coordinate vital administrative functions; ability to be pro-active and meet deadlines; ability to train others of various levels of experience; high level user of MicroSoft Office and Adobe applications; thorough understanding of Academic Affairs operations and policies; broad understanding of human resources principles and how to apply them to an academic setting. Use discretion when dealing with confidential information; develop and cultivate positive and beneficial relationships with human resources staff and other offices on campus and on the main campus.

Coordinates with and advises Deans and Department Chairs on faculty recruitment efforts that are timely, competitive, cost-effective, and accessible; Liaises with the USC Upstate Human Resources Office and Office of International Scholars to ensure compliance with all university policies and state/federal laws; Posts required advertisements for full-time positions and maintains necessary records; Assists new faculty with hiring procedures, onboarding, and orientation; Plans and leads trainings and workshops annually for administrators, search committee members, and administrative staff on search processes.

Yes

20

Responsible for the tracking and processing of all faculty human resources actions such as appointments, reappointments, sabbaticals, modified duties, etc.; Initiates all forms of appointment-related extra compensation for faculty (supplements, summer pay, etc.); Reviews and processes all other HR actions initiated by departments (stipends, overloads, summer pay, salary adjustments, etc.); initiates and/or approves all temporary hiring activities in Academic Affairs; Resolves and troubleshoots issues with faculty pay; Plans and leads trainings 2-3 times per year on Adjunct hiring and coordinates additional sessions when major changes in policies and/or procedures necessitate training; Maintains proficiency in PeopleSoft and PeopleAdmin as a user and as a main contact for support.

Yes

30

Responsible for keeping accurate records of the faculty ranks for use by Deans, Chairs, and other administrators including review scheduling and tracking (annual, peer, promotion/tenure, and post-tenure), rank, salary, status, teaching load, and leave; Collects and reviews the full-time and part-time rosters for all departments to check for compliance and equity; Provides reports as needed to the Provost, faculty committees and the Faculty Senate.

Yes

15

Maintains accurate and up-to-date faculty credential records in accordance with the rules and regulations of SACSCOC accreditation standards; works with departments to ensure compliance.

Yes

5

Supports the Promotion and Tenure processes by providing administrative support to the current committee chair; Delivers all required materials to Columbia by deadline; Maintains all required records and documentation.

Yes

25

Other duties as assigned.

Yes

5

No

Non-Essential

1

05/01/2025

04/04/2025

Yes

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/185507

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.