Business Operations Specialist

State of South Carolina • Full-time • Columbia, SC, US • 8h ago

Job Responsibilities

Business Operations Specialist Department: CAS College of Arts and Sciences

Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, 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.

Inclusive Excellence Statement Advertised Job Summary

The Grants Operations team within the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences supports college-wide research, grant, and contract efforts, and promotes interdisciplinary efforts within and external to our college/university community. The Grants Operations team oversees all extramural funding (grants and contracts) for the McCausland College, and external funding has increased significantly in recent years. The Grants Operations team provides pre-award and post-award administrative services for all sponsored grants and contracts and also serves as a liaison with the university offices of Sponsored Awards Management (SAM ) and Grants and Funds Management (GFM ).

The Business Operations Specialist will manage business operations and human resources for the Grants Operations team (this includes 35 academic units and designated centers/service units). Due to the recent growth of extramural funding, this position is critical for the continued successful business operations. Under general supervision of the Grants Operations team, the Business Operations Specialist will be responsible for completing grant-related HR actions, administrative, budgetary, and logistics support for assigned programs or departments within the college. The position will perform professional administrative and managerial functions to support the timely, efficient, and successful operation of assigned areas. Other key components of this position may include, but are not limited to, serving as a liaison to university departments, coordinating travel, purchasing, working with applicable internal and external vendors, and monitoring compliance in coordination with Grants Operations team members.

This position will be based in Columbia at the USC McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. The Business Operations Specialist position is a 12-month, full-time FTE position with benefits as a part of the Grants Operations team.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Understanding of basic accounting and financial management principles.
Organizational skills and time management skills needed to meet deadlines.
Analytical skills needed to identify areas in which spending can be reduced and efficiencies achieved.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.
Knowledge of basic computer software, including Microsoft Office products as well as Adobe and other web-based applications.

Additional Comments

Job Close Date

05/04/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Qualifications

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 May 4, 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

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