Office Manager

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, the Office Manager plans and directs the daily operations of the Department of Languages, Literature, and Cultures’ main office that supports over 66 full‑time faculty, various part‑time temporary faculty, approximately 40 GAs, and five classified staff. Responsibilities include training, scheduling, and supervising work‑study students; coordinating and planning equipment repairs and purchase; handling office moves and facilities issues; responding to student inquiries;

assisting the Curriculum Coordinator with scheduling and student issues; and supporting the assistant to the Chair.

CAS Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Full Time. Advertised Salary Range: (not specified).

The University of South Carolina system transforms the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of its 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.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships within a department and with external partners/vendors.

• Prefer work experience in budgeting, purchasing, and modern office practices.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions, pay attention to detail, meet deadlines, and maintain composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Expected to perform under established guidelines of the department and work in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and personnel issues.
• Prefer applicants with purchasing and budgeting experience, preferably in the area of government or other entities that operate under regulatory oversight or strict procedures and policies.
• Prefer knowledge of the university system and USC policies and procedures concerning student hires, purchasing, VISA, and other USC online systems.
• Working knowledge of computers in general and Microsoft Office products and Adobe.

• 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

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

Job code: EX-01

FBB
583.

Location:

South Carolina. Advanced (5‑10 yrs). Final date to receive applications:
March 31, 2026. To apply, please visit