Admin Coordinator ​/ HR Liaison

Admin Coordinator / HR Liaison

Department: SOMC Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neuroscience

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

Under limited supervision, the Administrative Coordinator/HR Liaison for the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience at the University of South Carolina Floyd School of Medicine will oversee, manage, and coordinate the department's administrative operations, personnel management, and support services. We seek a collaborative, competent, and dedicated individual to join our outstanding team of faculty, staff, and students in supporting excellence in our research, education, and service missions.

This position is responsible for managing all departmental personnel activities, including the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and personnel administration of faculty, staff, and students. The incumbent serves as the department's primary liaison to the Office of Human Resources and the university's time management system, while also providing comprehensive administrative support for the department's research and teaching missions. The department maintains a robust, externally funded research program and supports the educational missions of the Floyd School of Medicine through instruction and training of medical, graduate, and undergraduate students.

This position works closely with administrative colleagues and provides support to approximately 18 full-time faculty members, plus research staff and graduate students. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to conducting business lawfully, ethically, and with integrity by consistently adhering to all applicable university policies, compliance requirements, procedures, and regulations.

• Knowledge of or ability to learn UofSC personnel procedures, including experience with UofSC practices and procedures related to managing departmental human resources.
• Experience or skilled at use of online electronic forms and platforms including personnel management, T/L-ABS, People Admin, travel, and purchasing and some experience with People Soft and University fiscal management systems.
• Knowledge of student-related procedures and practices, plus ability to coordinate diverse administrative functions.

• Skills needed in computer/internet fluency, demonstrated experience with human resources procedures and policies, and ability to multitask with attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise discretion in interpreting and applying established department policies and procedures and maintaining confidential records.
• Skilled use of computers and applications such as Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, faculty and students.
• Conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.

09/12/2026

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 September 12, 2026.

• 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.