Administrative Assistant

Clemson University; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University seeks an Administrative Assistant to serve as the first point of contact at the Spartanburg Extension Service Center. You will greet customers, support staff, and manage daily Center operations including deposits to the Budget Center.

The role emphasizes administrative duties, mail distribution, and file maintenance with attention to Civil Rights compliance. A HS diploma with related experience is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for related work experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and assisting customers as the first point of contact.
• Provide administrative support to Extension Center staff and agents.
• Manage daily operations of the Service Center and handle deposits to the Budget Center.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Office operations

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (substitutable for experience)

Job description

Administrative Assistant# Clemson Careers## Administrative AssistantApply: SPARTANBURG, SC: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 20, 2026 (20 days left to apply): JR-10984**JOB SUMMARY:**Performs customer service for the Extension Service Center by serving as the first point-of-contact. Greets and assists customers. Manages Center's daily operations and provides administrative support for staff at the county location. Prepares and forwards deposits and other fiscal documents to the appropriate Budget Center. Performs other duties as assigned.**JOB DUTIES:**10% - Accounting: Coordinates receipts and prepares deposits to be sent to the Business Center. Maintains petty cash account.40% - Administrative Support: Provides administrative support to the staff and Extension Agents. Distributes mail to staff and Business Center. Maintains program files as required for Civil Rights compliance. Performs other duties as required by Lead Agent, Staff, or Business Center.50% - Office Management: Manages daily operations at the Service Center. Opens and closes office.**JOB CODE:**AA75**EMPLOYEE TYPE:**Regular FTE Staff**Minimum Requirements:** A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience.**RESPONSIBILITIES:**JOB KNOWLEDGEFundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNot responsible for supervising employees.BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIESNo fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: %Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: %Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: %**WORKING CONDITIONS:**None: %**WORK SCHEDULE:**Standard Hours:37.5**COMPENSATION INFORMATION:**Expected Salary Range37944 - 48300Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.**ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:**Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.**JOB LOCATION:**Spartanburg, SC**APPLICATION DEADLINE:**November 20, 2026**MILITARY AND VETERAN:****Military Equivalency**: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. **Veteran Preference:** South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.**CLOSING STATEMENT:**Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.