Access Project Specialist - Columbia
1 day ago
Job description
Department:
DAF Carolina Card Office
Part/Full Time:
Full Time
Advertised Salary Range
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.
Advertised Job Summary
The Access Project Specialist plays a key role in supporting and advancing the University's access control and Mobile Credential initiatives.
This position provides hands-on technical support for physical access systems, including card readers, door hardware, and supporting software, while helping transition and expand services toward mobile-first credentials.
The specialist works closely with the Business Affairs' IT leadership, campus partners, vendors, and contractors to deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot access solutions that ensure secure, reliable, and user-friendly on and off-campus services.
A major focus of this role is supporting access system projects from planning through implementation, including coordinating installations, validating system functionality, and assisting with the integration of new technologies such as mobile credentials.
The Access Project Specialist also monitors system performance, responds to service requests, and provides technical guidance to end users, helping ensure a smooth and consistent access experience across campus.
This position is ideal for a technically skilled professional who enjoys field-based work, problem-solving, and collaboration, and who is motivated to support modern access solutions that enhance safety, convenience, and retail operations.
Required Education and Experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Familiarity with or ability to learn how to install, maintain, repair, modify, design, and test card readers and other related hardware.
Ability to establish working relationships with users, vendors, and office staff.
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, be multi-task oriented, and be able to conduct ongoing follow-up on tasks and projects from start to finish.
Job Close Date04/04/2026
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 April 4,2026.To apply, please visit:
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.
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