The Division of Human Resources works in partnership with colleges and divisions to
serve the human resource needs and strategic goals of our university community.
Dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining an exceptional workforce, we promote
a culture of inclusion and belonging; provide valued benefits and compensation programs; foster personal and professional
development; and ensure compliance with human resource policies, regulations, and
laws.
Expand all USC Columbia launches new telecommuting guidelines
With a greater emphasis on a vibrant and healthy campus culture that supports our
students and customers, university leaders are requiring a return to campus for many
USC employees beginning July 1, 2025.
The Division of Human Resources developed new telecommuting guidelines outlining new
criteria for telecommuting. Learn more here .
Disaster Preparedness
In the event of a natural disaster or emergency, USC employees have access to the
employee assistance program that provides resources, referrals, and support for these and other topics:
Disaster preparedness and evacuation procedures
State and national relief organizations
Relocation and housing
Coping with crisis
Learn more here .
Review these resources that are available regarding the South Carolina wildfires.
SC PEBA Perks
Through a network provider or pharmacy, USC employees have access to value-based benefits
at no cost. These perks, include but not limited to, preventive screening, well child
and adult benefits, mammography, and more. Learn more about PEBA Perks and eligibility
here .
Savi-Student Loan Forgiveness
USC Division of Human Resources and TIAA joined forces with the student loan experts
at Savi to help you navigate the complexities of federal student loan programs. Lower
your monthly student loan payment and work toward loan forgiveness with these resources
and webinars on the Perks & Discounts web page.
Cocky Cards
A quick and simple way to recognize your colleagues and peers is to send a Cocky Card to express your thanks, appreciation, congratulations or to send a birthday greeting.
The Human Resources’ web page provides five automated e-cards you can use to send
a message.
403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
USC and Human Resources are committed to providing the most competitive retirement
benefits for employees. CAPTRUST, an independent retirement plan consultant, was contacted to assist HR in identifying ways
to enhance the 403(b) Plan relative to appropriate peer university benchmarks. If
you are a USC employee who participates in the 403(b) Plan, you received a Transition Guide with detailed explanations of these enhancements on the 403(b) Plan.
Perks and Discounts
The state of South Carolina offers employee discount programs that enables state employees to save on everyday purchases and services from local
and national vendors. To view other family-friendly privileges and unique discount
opportunities to help you maintain a healthy balance between work and home life, please
visit the Division of Human Resources’ Perks and Discounts website.
Internal Job Board in PeopleAdmin
The Division of Human Resources recognizes the importance of career growth for our
employees, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for advancement . Whether you are ready to take the next step in your career or explore an entirely
different career, we want you to continue your journey with USC. To ensure you are
aware of exclusive recruitment opportunities within the university, we are excited
to announce the launch of the Internal Job Board in PeopleAdmin, our applicant tracking
system. The internal job board is for employees who are currently in an FTE, research grant or time limited position.
You can now log in to the applicant portal with your university credentials and search
for internal positions that are only available to current USC employees as well as
the external positions that are open to the public. We encourage you to explore the
Internal Job Board and other positions advertised on the USCJobs website when seeking your next career move.
To learn more about how to access the internal job board and who is eligible to apply,
please check the Internal Job Board–Current Employee Guide .
To be notified when jobs are advertised publicly on the USCJobs site , sign up for our USC Job Alerts today!
Procedures for Work Related Injuries
Occasionally work-related accidents or injuries happen. Review the procedures to make sure you know what steps to take if someone is injured while performing their
job duties.
