Division of Human Resources

Every member of the University of South Carolina faculty and staff plays an important role in the education of our students and in reflecting our reputation for achieving excellence.

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 equity, diversity and inclusion; provide valued benefits and compensation programs; foster personal and professional development; and ensure compliance with human resource policies, regulations, and laws.

The best way to contact Human Resources staff is via email.

News and Events

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Learn about how the university is changing to mitigate the effects of the novel coronavirus and what you can do to help.

All people aged 18 and older (and South Carolinians aged 16 and older) are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Make a plan to get yours, whether it's on campus or off.

The latest information about the university's COVID-19 vaccine rollout can be found on our COVID-19 Vaccine Information pag. If you receive your vaccination off campus, please make sure to upload your vaccination card to MyHealthSpace.

Childcare responsibilities create additional challenges for our employees with school age or pre-school children. The information on our parenting resources web page is provided to assist employees who need to balance childcare and work.

Changes have occurred to filling deadlines and benefits as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Office of Organizational and Professional Development posted the Fall 2021 training schedule. Programs are now offered both in-person and online. Browse available courses and learn about changes to certificate programs and new sound check requirements.

State employees have access to special discount savings programs as well as in-network health care providers to help save money. Check out these discounts and other family-friendly privileges available to you.

Let your Employee Assistance Program help you set healthy boundaries and work towards better relationships in all areas of life through an online seminar which is available starting June 15^th. Your EAP also has many other resources including articles, training and more to help you create and nurture stronger relationships.

Join us in celebrating honorees who reached 10, 20, 30 and 40 years of State Services at the annual State Service Award Ceremony which was held virtually on April 27.

Supervisors are key to every employee's success. Our monthly newsletters provide topics, action items and resources you need to be successful in your role as a supervisor.

The UofSC COVID-19 Employee Emergency Relief Fund provides support for university staff who are experiencing temporary hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Decisions regarding eligibility for unemployment are made by the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW)

If you are unable to work or have a reduction in hours you may qualify for unemployment benefits, even if you are still employed with the university.

You may file an unemployment claim online. SCDEW processes all unemployment claims.

SCDEW has provided an FAQ resource to answer questions regarding unemployment claims as they relate to COVID-19.

Please note: The university only provides SCDEW requested information regarding the lack of work and does not make any decisions regarding the approval or disqualification of unemployment benefits.

For additional resources and news to note, please visit the HR Toolbox.

Employee Wellness Programs

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