Administrative Assistant

Lander University; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lander University in South Carolina seeks an administrative associate to support the Dean of Students Office. You will manage records, coordinate operations, process budgets, and supervise student workers, delivering strong customer service.

The role requires a high school diploma, relevant experience in higher education administration or related fields, and excellent communication, computer, and public speaking skills, with a commitment to FERPA and ethics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress preferred.
• Experience in higher education administration or related fields.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and operational support for the Dean of Students Office.
• Maintains office records and databases.
• Supports Title IX, CARE, and community standards processes.
• Coordinates office operations, budget tracking, purchasing, communications, and student worker supervision.
• Ensures compliance with FERPA and delivers excellent customer service.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Job description

Provides comprehensive administrative and operational support for the Dean of Students Office while serving as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, staff, families, and external partners. Maintains office records and databases, supports Title IX, CARE, and community standards processes, coordinates office operations, budget tracking, purchasing, communications, and student worker supervision. Ensures compliance with institutional policies and FERPA while delivering exceptional customer service through strong organization, attention to detail, and effective communication.

Must have a high school diploma. Relevant professional experience in higher education administration, counseling, criminal justice, behavioral sciences, compliance, or a related field. Must have strong communication, computer and public speaking skills. Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics. A valid driver’s license and safe driving history are required.

Bachelor’s degree

Must have excellent customer service abilities with proven experience managing multiple administrative and office tasks simultaneously. Demonstrated proficiency in computer systems, data entry and office software.