University of South Carolina Upstate. STA 00314 PO 26 Spartanburg, SC - Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement who also serves as Executive Director of the USC Upstate Foundations, this position provides executive-level assistance and support to the Office of the University Advancement, affiliated Foundations, and the Spartanburg County Commission on Higher Education. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires 3 or more years of job related experience. Required Certification, Licensure/ Other Credentials Driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Raiser’s Edge, Financial Edge, Board. Effect, SharePoint and PeopleSoft software a plus. Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities A good driving record and successful background check are required. Must possess good knowledge of the overall principles, policies, and general practices of office management. Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet. Must have excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced changing computer support environment. Job Duties Job Duty Administers the Office of University Advancement to ensure consistent and efficient operations of the division. Provides administrative assistance, such as writing and editing e-mails, drafting memos, and preparing communications on the vice chancellor’s behalf, maintaining comprehensive and accurate records, organizing meetings, including scheduling, sending reminders, and organizing catering when necessary, answering phone calls in a polite and professional manner, coordinating travel arrangements for team members and prospective employees, welcoming visitors and identifying the purpose of their visit before directing them to the appropriate team member and managing the vice chancellor’s calendar, including making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty As Board Administrator, coordinates and plans all activities related to the Spartanburg County Commission for Higher Education and the University Foundation Board of Directors including scheduling, meeting minutes, reporting, and communications. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty Serves as a liaison and maintains a positive rapport and interface between the Office of University Advancement and university constituents, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors as well as the community at large. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty Assists in planning and executing signature events in conjunction with the Office of Special Events and other related parties. Serve on multiple event planning committees including commencement, arbor day, etc. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Provide administrative support to the AVC for UM&C. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Other duties as assigned. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 06/15/2026 Job Open Date 05/05/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes