Administrative and Ministry Assistant, Clamp Center for Preaching Excellence

Anderson University; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Anderson University invites applications for a part-time (20-25 hours) Administrative & Ministry Assistant for The Clamp Center for Preaching Excellence (TCCPE) within Clamp Divinity School. The role provides administrative, logistical, and financial support for a grant-funded ministry initiative.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director to coordinate meetings, maintain records, support communications, assist with marketing and website updates, and help track

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous work experience providing comprehensive administrative support, preferably in a college or university setting.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating meetings and events.
• Maintaining participant and mentor records.
• Supporting financial processes and reporting.
• Managing communications through email and text platforms.
• Assisting with marketing and website updates.
• Overseeing program materials through AU Professional (Canvas).
• Supporting program evaluation efforts.
• Grant documentation.
• Ongoing communication with pastors, mentors, and ministry leaders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Workday

Canvas

MailChimp

Gloo+

Job description

Anderson University invites applications for a part-time (20-25 hours) position as Administrative & Ministry Assistant for The Clamp Center for Preaching Excellence (TCCPE) within Clamp Divinity School. Anderson University is an innovative, entrepreneurial, premier comprehensive liberal arts university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The University seeks a candidate with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning. The Administrative & Ministry Assistant provides relational, administrative, logistical, and financial support for TCCPE, a ministry initiative funded through a grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc.

This role works closely with the Executive Director of TCCPE to support the successful implementation and ongoing operation of Preaching Peer Learning Cohorts and related ministry programming.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings and events, maintaining participant and mentor records, supporting financial processes and reporting, managing communications through email and text platforms, assisting with marketing and website updates, and helping oversee program materials through AU Professional (Canvas). The position also supports program evaluation efforts, grant documentation, and ongoing communication with pastors, mentors, and ministry leaders.

• coordinating meetings and events
• maintaining participant and mentor records
• supporting financial processes and reporting
• managing communications through email and text platforms
• assisting with marketing and website updates
• helping oversee program materials through AU Professional (Canvas)
• supporting program evaluation efforts
• grant documentation
• ongoing communication with pastors, mentors, and ministry leaders

Knowledge equivalent to that gained through a bachelor's degree preferred. Previous work experience in performing comprehensive administrative support, preferably in a college or university setting is required.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, along with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel, is required, along with the ability to quickly learn systems such as Workday, Canvas, MailChimp, and Gloo+.

Experience with bookkeeping, financial tracking, administrative support, or ministry and nonprofit operations is beneficial. This position may require occasional extended hours or limited travel to support conferences, special events, or program deadline.

A commitment to the Christ focused mission of the university is essential.

About our Commitment to Fairness in Employment

Anderson University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under the local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs. As a Christian institution of higher education, Anderson University is entitled to certain religious accommodations under federal and state law, including Title IX of the Education Amendments Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. For questions or concerns contact the Office of Human Resources at [e-mail].

Located in the vibrant city of Anderson, within the rapidly growing Upstate South Carolina region, Anderson University is an academically selective, comprehensive Christian university where employees are empowered to do meaningful work in a supportive, mission-driven community.

The University offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campus, online, and at the University Center in Greenville, serving a diverse and expanding student population.

Anderson University is proud to be recognized consistently as an exceptional place to work. The University has earned Great Colleges to Work For®: Honor Roll distinction for the past six consecutive years and has been named a Top Workplace from 2021–2025. A reflection of its strong culture, engaged employees, and commitment to professional growth and well-being. With 92 undergraduate majors, 61 minors, and 68 major-embedded concentrations, along with 30 master’s programs, 16 doctoral programs, and 10 certificate programs, Anderson offers a dynamic academic environment supported by faculty and staff who are passionate about excellence and innovation. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing private universities in the nation by the U.S. Department of Education and the Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, Anderson’s growth is fueled by its reputation as a premier institution, consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report and Niche.

Innovation is a defining feature of the Anderson experience. A national leader in digital technology and online learning, the University’s online undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, and nursing are ranked among the best in South Carolina by U.S. News & World Report. Anderson is also an Apple Distinguished School, a distinction held by fewer than 60 colleges and universities worldwide—and one Anderson has earned five consecutive times. At the heart of Anderson University is an unwavering commitment to a comprehensive Christian education. Employees join a community dedicated not only to academic excellence, but to developing the whole person—preparing students for meaningful careers, lifelong adaptability, and lives of purpose in work, family, community, and faith. Learn more about Anderson University and our Four Pillars of Distinction here.