Administrative Assistant, Events & Operations

United Way of Greenville County; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way of Greenville County is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide essential administrative and operational support across departments. You will help coordinate meetings, manage calendars, prepare documents, and maintain records to ensure smooth daily operations.

This role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Some events may occur evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Two or more years of administrative experience, nonprofit preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and set up meetings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings or weekends for events.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to multiple departments, including scheduling and data entry.
• Assist with calendar management, meeting logistics, and follow-up.
• Maintain filing systems and handle expense tracking.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, trainings, and events.
• Draft routine correspondence on behalf of leadership.
• Support onboarding for staff, interns, or volunteers.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in business administration (preferred)

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Way of Greenville County is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide essential administrative and operational support across departments. You will help coordinate meetings, manage calendars, prepare documents, and maintain records to ensure smooth daily operations.

This role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Some events may occur evenings or weekends.