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.
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
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?
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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
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