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Job Responsibilities Associate Manager of SAAS Talent Acquisition Department: SAAS Human Resources 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 Associate Manager of SAAS Talent Acquisition - Are you passionate about connecting talented people with opportunities where they can thrive. - Ready to bring your recruitment expertise to work that directly supports student success.

If so, we invite you to consider joining our team as the Associate Manager of SAAS Talent Acquisition. Position Summary: The Associate Manager of SAAS Talent Acquisition serves as the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support's talent acquisition professional and strategic recruitment partner. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing full-cycle recruitment activities for positions across the division.

The Associate Director partners with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies, ensure compliance with university policies and employment regulations, and facilitates the delivery of an exceptional candidate experience. The position serves as the division's subject matter expert on recruitment, search committee best practices, Post PeopleAdmin, workforce planning, and recruitment analytics while advancing strategies to attract, recruit, and retain a highly qualified workforce. Primary Job Duties - Strategic Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Manage all recruitment and talent acquisition activities for the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support, serving as the division's primary recruitment advisor and strategic talent acquisition partner.

Develop and implement an annual divisional recruitment strategy aligned with workforce planning initiatives to attract, recruit, and retain a highly qualified and diverse workforce. - Search Committee Administration & Recruitment Consultation: Serve as the division's expert on search committee administration by providing consultation, guidance, and oversight throughout the search process. Consult with search committees and ensure committee members complete required university search committee training.

- Candidate Experience & Onboarding: Serve on the division's Professional Development team's onboarding subcommittee to ensure new staff receive robust, well-coordinated onboarding experience. Create and maintain onboarding resources such as timelines, supervisor checklists, communication templates, and structure onboarding plans to support consistency across the Division. - Data Analytics: Develop, monitor, analyze, and report recruitment metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of divisional recruitment strategies and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

- Generalist: Serve as an integral part of Centralized HR Team. Monitors ticketing system, reviews and approves pending transactions in PeopleAdmin and PeopleSoft. Perks: - Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find.

- Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays. - An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina's capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work.

- Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance. - Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BALBcUSl7ck Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions) Preferred Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Must be able to provide a high level of professional judgement and discretion

- Possess strong critical thinking skills, the ability to interpret policies, apply rules and regulations, and provide guidance to departmental personnel. - The ability to work independently, with a strong attention to detail and customer service. - Interact with personnel at various levels within the institution and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

- Knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to personnel procedures, practices and policies. - Must be able to gather and analyze data from various sources. - Handle multiple projects at one time and have the ability to work with others in a team environment.

Job Close Date 09/27/2026 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 September 27, 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 Clickhttps://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsc.edu%2Fabout%2Foffices_and_divisions%2Fhuman_resources%2Fcareers%2Findex.php&data=05%7C01%7CKURTRS%40email.sc.edu%7Ceca45df616784275e15908dab2a706ac%7C4b2a4b19d135420e8bb2b1cd238998cc%7C0%7C0%7C638018727680845870%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=j6sQGvabHDZHDmRBFwMrq8P8QCuDmChuJ%2FH5%2F8hDRUw%3D&reserved=0 to learn more about why you should work at USC. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9762321 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. je-ae161e1904de4d71bc0561cd82f2eaef