Administrative Assistant

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

Job summary

Clemson University in Spartanburg is seeking an on-site staff member to greet customers, provide administrative support, and help manage the Extension Service Center’s daily operations. Responsibilities include handling deposits and fiscal documents, distributing mail, and maintaining program files in compliance with Civil Rights requirements.

The role emphasizes front-line customer service, office management, and dependable daily operational support for staff and Extension Agents at the county

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for related work experience.
• Experience maintaining program files for Civil Rights compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accounting: coordinates receipts and prepares deposits; maintains petty cash.
• Administrative support: provides support to staff; distributes mail; maintains program files for Civil Rights compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Office management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree substitution for related experience

Job description

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 KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No 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 Range

37944 - 48300

Salary 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.

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.