FACS Student Office Assistant

Student Employee – Fine Arts & Communication Studies Office Assistant Job Title: Student Employee (Fine Arts & Communication Studies Office Assistant) Department: UPS Fine Arts & Communication Studies Location: USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC Salary: $10 per hour Hours per week: 15, Part‑time (15 hrs/month) Work Schedule: Schedule to be determined by department in conjunction with the student’s class schedule. Office opens 8:30 am–5:00 pm, Monday‑Friday. Job Summary Assist in the daily operations of the office of Fine Arts and Communication Studies (FACS): responding to student and faculty inquiries by phone, email, and in person; sorting and distributing mail and packages; keeping the general office space stocked and organized; providing support to office staff on special projects. FACS is a fast‑paced, energetic, arts‑driven department housing the disciplines of Communications, Art Education, Graphic Design, Popular Music Studies, and Theatre. The department is home to 300+ students, 40+ faculty, and a variety of extra‑curricular activities. The main office is open 8:30 am–5:00 pm Monday‑Friday with peak hours 10:00 am–4:00 pm. Responsibilities Respond to student and faculty inquiries by phone, email, and in person. Sort and distribute mail and packages. Keep the general office space stocked and organized. Provide support to office staff on special projects. Qualifications Enrolled for the Spring2025 semester at USC Upstate at a sophomore level or above and in at least 6 semester hours. Good communication skills. Basic competency with standard office software (MS Outlook, Word, Excel). Ability to independently navigate university information systems (e.g., Self‑ServiceCarolina, Accounting Supplier Portal). Maintain confidentiality and professionalism. Application Deadline Open until filled. Desired start date: 01/28/2025. Position opened: 01/22/2025. Equal Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr