Academic Affairs Operations Manager

State of South Carolina

York, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$39,300–$66,800 Per Year
SKILLS
Academic Affairs, Administrative Skills, Alliance/Partner Management, Budgeting, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Document Tracking, Documentation, Economic Development, Economic Growth, Educational Administration, Executive Assistant Skills , Expense Tracking, Faculty Administration, Health Insurance, Higher Education, Leadership, Office Management, Operational Support, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Process Development, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Reimbursement, Strategic Planning, Support Documentation, Time Management, Travel Planning, User Documentation
LOCATION
York, SC
POSTED
2 days ago

Academic Affairs Operations Manager

Salary

$39,300.00 - $66,800.00 Annually

Location

York County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

190121

Agency

York Technical College

Opening Date

06/30/2026

Closing Date

7/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AH10

Position Number:

61142432 / 130351

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other):

Monday - Friday (8:00 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN07

Hiring Range - Min.

$39,300.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$63,200.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please apply online, taking care to complete the state application with all work history and education. Incomplete applications will be disqualified and will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities

York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State.

The Academic Affairs Office Manager performs the following functions:

Divisional Operations and Executive Workflow - Coordinates daily operational workflow for Academic Affairs and serves as a central point of coordination for divisional communication, scheduling priorities, meeting preparation, and follow-up. Manages the Academic Affairs general inbox, routes inquiries appropriately, tracks action items, and supports continuity of operations when the Chief Academic Officer is unavailable. Facilitates communication among academic leadership, faculty, staff, institutional offices, and external stakeholders.

Project Coordination and Strategic Initiative Support - Coordinates timelines, documentation, deliverables, and follow-up activities for selected Academic Affairs priorities, strategic initiatives, partnership agreements, academic pathways, and cross-functional projects. Monitors project status, maintains organized records, identifies process gaps, and recommends improvements to support divisional efficiency and accountability. Provides coordinated support to divisional leadership for initiatives assigned by the Chief Academic Officer.

Faculty Administrative Processes and Academic Affairs Workflow - Coordinates and tracks recurring administrative processes across Academic Affairs, including faculty appointment documentation, load documentation, credentialing support, hiring-related timelines, assignments, and administrative actions. Partners with Human Resources, deans, and other appropriate offices to support accurate and timely completion of faculty-related processes. Maintains internal process guides, reference materials, and documentation for recurring Academic Affairs workflows.

Governance, Leadership, and Meeting Support - Coordinates Academic Affairs leadership meetings, retreats, governance-related follow-up, and divisional planning activities. Prepares agendas, materials, minutes, summaries, and action-item tracking documents. Supports preparation of Academic Affairs materials for executive-level needs.

Budget, Purchasing, and Travel Coordination - Tracks divisional expenditures, maintains internal budget summaries, and assists with monitoring discretionary and travel budgets. Coordinates purchasing documentation with the Business Office and supports travel authorizations, arrangements, and reimbursement documentation for the Chief Academic Officer.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree and experience in administrative operations, project coordination, executive support, office management, or a related area; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in higher education administrationor as an office manager, business manager, or in a similar administrative leadership role.
  • Experience supporting senior leadership.
  • Experience coordinating complex projects or cross-functional initiatives.

Additional Comments

Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application may be required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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What is your highest level of education?

  • Less than a twelfth grade education
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree or higher

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Please describe your experience providing administrative, operational, or project coordination support in a professional office setting. Your response should include specific examples of the types of work you performed, the level of leadership or division supported, and any experience coordinating deadlines, communication, meetings, records, budgets, travel, or cross-functional projects. Responses such as "see application" or "see resume" will not be considered responsive.

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency York Technical College Address 452 S. Anderson Road

Rock Hill, South Carolina, 29730

Phone 803-327-8037

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.

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