HR Representative/Asst. to the Chair

HR Representative and Assistant to the Chair for the Department of Political Science

The HR Representative and Assistant to the Chair for the Department of Political Science provides comprehensive human resources and administrative support to ensure efficient departmental operations. The role coordinates personnel processes, including hiring, onboarding, payroll actions, faculty evaluations, tenure and promotion activities, and performance management, while ensuring compliance with university policies. The position also supports the Department Chair with scheduling, correspondence, events, and daily operations; serves as a liaison with faculty, staff, and university offices; maintains departmental records and reports; processes scholarships and tuition abatements; and provides guidance and support to administrative staff. Overall, the position plays an important role in maintaining workflow continuity and supporting the department's faculty, staff, leadership, and overall mission.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions):

• Thorough knowledge of personnel procedures and policies.
• This position requires efficient and independent office management skills, word processing, and database applications.
• Knowledge of University mainframe software (IMS and OnDemand) and University web-based applications (Data-warehouse, Intranet, etc.).
• Knowledge of University fiscal procedures, practices, policies, and grant funding requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in personal computer operation.
• Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Proficient in database applications for use in development and refinement of databases.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain good working relationship with diverse university personnel, faculty, staff, students, and the public.
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of subordinate personnel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Job Close Date 10/01/2026

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 October 1, 2026.

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