Business Manager

Full Job Description

Business Manager

Department: CAS Political Science

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

Responsible for providing administrative, office management, budgetary, and programmatic support for an assigned program or department.

Performs professional administrative and managerial functions to support the timely, efficient, and successful operation assigned areas.

Other key components of this position may include, but are not limited to, serving as a liaison to university departments, coordinating travel, administering grants, purchasing, working with applicable internal and external vendors, and monitoring compliance.

Common Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 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. 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.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with University systems, policies, and programs preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Understanding of basic accounting and financial management principles. Organizational and time management skills needed to meet deadlines. Analytical skills needed to identify appropriate use of funds.

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.

Job Close Date

03/11/2026

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 March 11, 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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EEO Statement

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.

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