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- EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT I
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OPENING DATE: March 16, 2023 CLOSING DATE: April 16, 2023
STATE POSITION NUMBER: 60028044
SALARY RANGE: $43,030 - $61,323 BAND and LEVEL: AI10-06
WORK SCHEDULE: 12-Month Permanent, Full Time, Monday through Friday 8:30am – 5pm
LOCATION: South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville, SC
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree and experience in public administration, business administration, planning or public relations: or a high school diploma and five years experience in business administration, planning or public relations.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITES: Must have the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Executive Assistant must have the ability to work independently on tasks and projects, from conception to completion, and thrive in a multi-faceted role which requires the ability to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES: The Executive Assistant to the President is responsible for providing comprehensive executive support in a one-on-one working relationship to the President in managing the day-to-day operations of the school. The position serves as secretary to the Board of Directors and well as liaison to the Foundation Board, Vice Presidents, and government agencies officials including, but not limited to the Offices of the Governor, State Department of Administration, State Superintendent of Education, and State Ethics Commission. This position is the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Office of the President.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
1. Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the President’s ability to effectively lead the organization while maintaining discretion and confidentiality in relationships with all internal and external parties including:
a) Providing sophisticated calendar management for the President.
b) Prioritizing inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts, making judgements and making recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
c) Complying with administrative rules set in bylaws regarding all school-related matters.
d) Assisting with special projects; designing and producing complex documents, reports, and presentations;
e) Collecting and preparing information for meetings with staff and outside parties;
f) Composing and preparing correspondence; and
g) Maintaining contact lists, making travel arrangements, and completing expense reports.2. Work closely with the President and administrative leaders to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Serve as a monitor for direct access to the President’s time and office and assisting in creating positive outcomes. Conserve the President's time by reading, researching, collecting, and analyzing information as needed, in advance. Coordinate all Administrative Team meetings and/or retreats and assist with other meetings and events as needed.
3. Provide "gatekeeper" and "gateway" role, providing a bridge for smooth communication between the President and campus community, demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with all stakeholders. Complete projects by assigning work to appropriate staff on behalf of the President.4. Coordinate the President’s outreach activities. Follow up on contacts made by the President to cultivate ongoing relationships.
5. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the President, including those of a highly confidential or critical nature. Researches and prioritizes before determining the appropriate course of action, referral, or response, exercising judgement to reflect President’s style and organization policy. Communicates directly, and on behalf of the President, and responds to emails/texts/phone calls during and outside of normal business hours, as needed.
6. Serve as Board Secretary and provide support to the Board of Directors. Arrange and handle all logistics for Board meetings and events: schedule meetings; draft agendas; develop, compile, and distribute presentation materials; and record meeting minutes. Adhere to compliance with applicable rules and regulations set in bylaws regarding Board matters.
7. Represent the school and the Office of the President in a positive light through great follow-through skills and sound judgment, having sound knowledge of the School’s mission and philosophy.
8. Performs other duties as assigned by the President.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Characteristics
• Significant executive support experience. Board-secretarial experience is highly-preferred.
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and calendar management; ability to design and edit graphic presentations and materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and time management skills; proven ability to meet deadlines. Make appropriate, informed decisions regarding priorities and available time.
• Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail.
• High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including Board members, employees, community leaders, donors, and other external partners.
• Ability to complete a high volume of tasks and projects with little or no guidance.
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment and switch gears at a moment’s notice; performs additional duties as assigned.
• Business acumen - has a strong business sense and can decipher priorities and make sound judgment calls when needed.
• Commitment to excellence - perform duties at the highest level possible on a consistent basis.
• Excellent communicator - able to interact with people of all levels in a confident, professional manner.
• Demonstrate ability and temperament to work with sensitive information.
• Team player - have team-oriented experience and collaborative approach.
• Service focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations of the President, Board of Directors, Foundation, employees, students, and parents by maintaining effective relationships.
• Ability to think creatively and with a sense of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround.
• Ability to create and maintain a welcoming environment; provide event management support as requested.
Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at www.careers.sc.gov. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
- PROGRAM COORDINATOR - ATTENDANCE COORDINATOR
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OPENING DATE: March 16, 2023 CLOSING DATE: April 16, 2023
STATE POSITION NUMBER: 60028565
SALARY RANGE: $35,360 – 50,394.00 BAND and LEVEL: AH35 - 05
WORK SCHEDULE: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm with occasional evenings and weekends. This position is on our essential personnel list.
LOCATION: South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville, SC
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma and two years of progressively responsible administrative or secretarial experience.
PREFERRED: Bachelor Degree, minimum plus two years of administrative experience in a high school setting or a setting that involves high school age children, experience with PowerSchool, and experience with attendance recordkeeping.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITES: Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment; Knowledge of various types of filing systems; Knowledge of grammatical rules and clerical formats; Ability to deal with a diverse population including students, parents, and faculty in handling inquiries and communicating information; Ability to maintain and establish good working relationships with staff members and the general public: Must be able to hear, speak audibly, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs. Must have a valid driver's license.
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES: Under general supervision of the Vice President of Student Development, Coordinates and performs all attendance tasks for the school, including, but not limited to, daily attendance notifications and makeup work assignment needs, and college visit approvals. Leads and coordinates summer programs and high school registration of over 500 students. Develops registration questionnaires, assigns and completes registration tasks, and oversees the success of onboarding all summer and fall students to the school’s database. Prepares incident reports and spreadsheets, preparing materials, and provides student support. Records and maintains confidential files of students of concern and weekly staff meeting action items. Serves as a liaison between parents, faculty, staff, and administration. Assists with particular needs specific to parents with students in a boarding school setting while maintaining confidentiality and high level of customer service. Maintain and build relationships with students and their parents/guardians in order to problem solve, provide conflict resolution, and support student retention and parental confidence in SCGSAH. Assists in event coordination and planning special events for students such as Spring Orientation, Family Weekend, etc. Provides assistance with communication strategies including event electronic communication and web copy. Assists with setting up special events. Supports the daily needs in Student Life. Provide transportation to student appointments, adapt daily schedule to comply with student/parent/teacher needs or requests, and assist with problem solving specific to residential high school setting. Report student needs or concerns to Director of Residential Life and Vice President for Student Development. Assist and support administration in student disciplinary actions and conflict resolutions as needed. Performs other related duties as needed.
Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at www.careers.sc.gov. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
- STUDENT SERVICES PROGRAM COORDINATOR II - RESIDENTIAL LIFE COORDINATOR
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OPENING DATE: March 16, 2023 CLOSING DATE: April 16, 2023
STATE POSITION NUMBER: 60028231SALARY RANGE: $35,360.00 - $50,394.00 BAND and LEVEL: 05
WORK SCHEDULE: Start Date – JUNE 2022 - Full Time. 12 month, 37.5 hrs/wk (Hours Vary, Rotating Days and Shifts)
LOCATION: South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville, SC
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s Degree and experience in Student, Human or Social Service Programs.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND NOTES:
This is a 12-month live-in position which includes room and board. Residency required in agency provided housing when students are in session.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be able to identify, develop, and implement programs and activities that will benefit the campus community. Must be able to supervise and evaluate personnel. Must be able to hear, speak audibly, walk, and lift up to 50lbs. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must be able to work variable hours and shifts, including 2-3 weekends per month.SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:
Under the supervision of the Assistant Directors of Student Services this position will provide immediate oversight, counseling and guidance to promote holistic student development for all students attending the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities, which includes the residential high school and the summer programs. Collect, maintain and disseminate student data to identify challenges and develop intervention strategies and action plans to ensure student success. Ensure students health and wellness needs are met by developing and implementing student care plans in conjunction with campus colleagues. Develop and implement a student life curriculum and activities to include instructional goals, educational programming, and recreational events. Communicate in a regular and timely manner with the Vice President of Student Affairs and the Assistant Directors, concerning incidents, problems, and progress. Participate in meetings, committees, programs and other activities. Review the conditions of residential life facilities, equipment and supplies. Participate in orientation activities for new students, as well as, check-in and check-out for all residence hall occupants and room inventories. Assist with appropriate room assignments. Serve as a liaison with parents, prospective parents, prospective students, and the general public. Perform other related duties as needed.Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at www.careers.sc.gov. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Faxed or mailed applications will not be accepted.
- VISUAL MEDIA DESIGNER II
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OPENING DATE: March 13, 2023 CLOSING DATE: April 13, 2023
STATE POSITION NUMBER: 61128645 BAND and LEVEL: BC24 - 05
SALARY RANGE: $35,360 - $50,394
WORK SCHEDULE: Permanent, Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week
LOCATION: South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities in Greenville, South Carolina.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
A high school diploma and relevant experience. An associate degree or a bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required work experience.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design, Design Communications, or related field. A minimum of 2-3 years of professional graphic design and print production experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Exhibits understanding of branding and design principles with an eye for color, typography, and a keen sense of visual hierarchy of information. Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills. Can multi-task and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines. Strong knowledge of pre-press and print production for printing in-house. Experience working with print vendors. Ability to prepare digital files for a variety of print and digital media. Ability to work with a high level of independence. Highly detailed oriented. Experience with photography and video editing. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite software.SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Director of Public Relations, the Graphics Manager creates and maintains all of the school’s visual communications based on brand standard guidelines. This position plays an integral role in supporting school operations by:
● Working with all units of the school to provide graphic design and print production services for a wide array of projects and initiatives including but not limited to newsletters, flyers, posters, brochures, event programs, calendars, business cards, advertisements, campaigns, and manuals.
● Overseeing the school print shop--operating and maintaining the equipment, printing and trimming materials, handling state procurement procedures for selecting print vendors, ordering supplies when needed, and managing the print production process for all outsourced print needs.
● Creating digital graphics for social media, school website, gallery exhibitions, advertising campaigns and more.
● Serving as a school photographer for events as requested and assisting with editing and archiving photography for marketing and public relations purposes.
● Performing other related duties as needed.Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application which can be found at www.careers.sc.gov. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
- DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL COUNSELING
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OPENING DATE: March 13, 2023 CLOSING DATE: April 13, 2023
STATE POSITION NUMBER: 60028240
SALARY RANGE: Determined by Education and Experience BAND and LEVEL: 00
WORK SCHEDULE: Start Date: JULY 2023 11-Month Faculty (August – June), Full-Time, Monday through Friday
LOCATION: South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville, SC
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate discipline and at least 3 years of school counseling experience. Must possess or have the qualifications to obtain appropriate certification for Guidance Counselors
PREFERRED: Master’s degree with at least 5 years experience in the appropriate academic discipline at the secondary and/or post-secondary level.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITES: Must have demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development. Must have demonstrated knowledge and interpersonal skills to work with artistically talented students, other academic and arts educators, and diverse constituencies and cultures.
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES: Under general supervision of the Vice President/Dean, the Guidance Counselor establishes a program which includes but is not limited to college advisement, course registration, general counseling, as well as assistance with other responsibilities, including assistance with state, national, and college entrance testing requirements, and state-mandated reporting, and referrals to other agencies, as needed, maintains all official school and state records regarding students, including transcripts, grades, schedules, etc. Coordination of the annual College Fair and college admission counselors’ visits to the school. Coordination of workshops for students and parents on pertinent issues, joining orientation and admissions sessions as needed. Other related duties as assigned by the Vice President/Dean
Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at www.careers.sc.gov. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
- PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - STAGE TECH - TEMP/PT
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OPENING DATE: March 13, 2023 CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
STATE POSITION NUMBER: Temp/Part Time
SALARY RANGE: $18.00 p/hour BAND and LEVEL: 03
WORK SCHEDULE: Part Time, Flexible schedule, hours may vary, may require evening and weekends.
LOCATION: South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville, SC
Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required with a minimum of 2 years of experience in general stagecraft techniques.
Preferred Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of entertainment production or a bachelor’s degree in technical theatre or a related field may be substituted for the required work experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to maintain, operate, and troubleshoot technical equipment including lighting, audio and video. Experience in programming and operating consoles (lighting and/or sound). Knowledge of basic principles and methods of stage management. Understanding of generally acceptable theater practices.
Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a physically engaging environment including ability to lift, squat, stand for extended periods, climb ladders, and work at height
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES: The person in this position will work under the direction of the Director of Production and assist with installing and operating the lighting, props, audio, video, and rigging for theatre, dance, music, and more. Construct and assemble staging for theatre. Assist with scenic painting, costuming, repairing existing props as well as building from scratch, operate livestream video equipment, program and operate lighting console for live shows and special events, maintain inventory of lighting, audio, video, prop and staging equipment, live mixing microphones and pre-recorded sound on analog and digital consoles. Read and implement lighting plots. Understand basic lighting principles. Operate heavy equipment such as a Genie Lift. Performs other related duties as required.
Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at www.scgsah.org/employment and email your completed application to employment@scgsah.org. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Faxed, hand delivered or emailed applications will not be accepted.
- NON-CERTIFIED TEACHER - MODERN DANCE INSTRUCTOR - TEMP/PT
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OPENING DATE: February 3, 2023 CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
STATE POSITION NUMBER: Temp/Part Time BAND and LEVEL: UB03
SALARY RANGE: Determined by Education and Experience
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, Part-Time, up to 10 hours per week, some weekends and evenings may be required.
LOCATION: South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, Division of Arts and Academics, Office of the Dean, Greenville, South Carolina
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree with at least three (3) years of teaching experience at the secondary or postsecondary level or equivalence of professional dance performance experience; Recognized success as an educator, performer and scholar; demonstrated knowledge and interpersonal skills to teach high school students in a residential setting, who have strong artistic achievement and potential; and the ability to work with other arts educators and with diverse constituencies and cultures.
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES: In consultation with the Dance Department Chair and the Dean, the Dance Instructor has part-time teaching, programming, and work responsibilities in the areas listed below.
Responsibilities include:
• Design and implementation of curriculum and instruction of Junior Modern Technique classes preferably of Graham or Horton technique.
• Stage excerpts of Modern Dance repertoire and create new works as needed for the yearly dance department's demonstrations and performances
• Design and implementation of curriculum and instruction up to three year-long of cross training for dancers
• Other duties as assignedInterested persons must complete a State Employment Application (link above) and forward to employment@scgsah.org. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
- PROGRAM ASSISTANT - TEMP/PT (Outreach - Spark)
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OPENING DATE: June 21, 2022 CLOSING DATE: Continuous
STATE POSITION NUMBER: Temp-Grant/Part Time BAND and LEVEL:
SALARY RANGE: $17/hour
WORK SCHEDULE: 12 Month, Temporary, Part-Time, up to 20-25 hours per week, days to be determined, some weekends and evenings may be required. This position is effective over the course of a three-year grant period.
LOCATION: This position is remote from campus. The position reports to the Arts Grow SC-Spark Grant Director in the Office of Outreach at the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities in Greenville, South Carolina. This position supports the successful implementation of a multi-year, partnership based community grant, and works collaboratively with the Office of Outreach, the Arts Grow SC-Spark Grant Director (working remotely in Columbia) and 6 Community Actor-Teachers in other regions of the state.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma and two years of progressively responsible administrative experience. Experience providing program support to complex, team driven programs. Must have strong project management skills, written and verbal communication skills, and work well independently. Must have working knowledge of Google platform and applications; experience with confidential, financial and proprietary documents; should demonstrate the ability to independently research or collect information as requested; should have demonstrated success working independently or remotely. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs and have a valid driver’s license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with the arts, culture and/or education community; experience working with public school staff and administrators. Highly organized, detail oriented, and have strong scheduling and communication skills, along with a successful history providing project support in a collaborative, team driven environment. Strong research skills and knowledge of project management software.
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Arts Grow SC-Spark Grant Director, in the Office of Outreach, the Spark Program Assistant supports effective collaboration between the Foundation, SCGSAH, Arts Grow SC -Spark leadership, and a team of field-based Community Actor-Teachers statewide to implement multi-year, partnership based community grant.
Responsibilities include:
Collaborate with Arts Grow SC-Spark Team:
Support the Spark team - reporting to the Grant Project Director and Office of Outreach.
Assist in coordinating and tracking the activities and schedules of the Spark Community Actor-Teachers
Collaborate with staff in the Office of Outreach and other units at SCGSAH for inventory, shipping, finance, marketing, digital content and human resources needs
Budget, Finance, Inventory, Vendors:
Accurately and confidentially track and file expenditures of all types
Work effectively with SCGSAH Foundation to follow procedures for grant management
Manage purchasing, ordering, inventory, and distribution to Actor-Teachers in the field
Coordinate with vendors as necessary for occasional events, both training and performances, including consultants, catering, etc.
Follow up on outstanding balances, receipts and invoicesCommunications and PR:
Manage digital folders of highlights, achievements, press releases, newsletters, local press, and publicity photos for use by Offices of Outreach and PR
Maintain program calendar with all grant and PR deadlines, Spark public or live events, research data deadlines
Maintain contact databases
Submit regular highlights/updates to Office of Outreach for website - write or acquire brief descriptions and digital documents.
Maintain up to date folders of procedures and digital records for program privacy, permissions, and legal requirements.
Grant Data Management:
Assist Grant Director to gather and organize weekly data from Actor-Teachers, to include numbers, details, and marketing “quotes or highlights” for grant reporting.
Assist in gathering monthly data and documentation for ongoing research, quality assurance, marketing and publicity
Maintain digital folders of data required for grant funders/reports and for research.
Communicate reminders, deadlines, and follow-up as needed
Team Support:
Complete general clerical and administrative tasks as assigned
Assist, as time allows, with on-campus or remote events for the Grant Director or the Director of the Office of Outreach, including scheduling observations for funding agencies, SCGSAH administration and the Foundation
Occasional scheduled travel to support a remote event or training.
Maintain a professional and positive demeanor while coordinating between many remote and on-campus team members.
Consistently and professionally represent SCGSAH in all communications in community and school settings
Other duties as assigned
Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application which can be found at www.scgsah.org/about/employment. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Faxed applications will not be accepted. Email completed applications to employment@scgsah.org.
PLEASE DIRECT INQUIRIES TO:
LaTomya Doctor
Director of Human Resources
SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities
15 University Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601
Phone – (864) 282-3781 | Email employment@scgsah.org
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The SC Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities is an equal employment opportunity agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex — including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.