Administrative Coordinator for Research & Partnerships

Clemson group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University, located in North Charleston, SC, seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the NSF Grid Modernization Engine activities at the Charleston Innovation Campus. The role focuses on coordinating schedules, maintaining records, supporting purchasing and travel, and assisting with events for university and consortium activities.

Responsibilities include preparing documents, managing calendars and meetings, and providing day-to-day admin support to Engine leadership and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, communications or a related field.
• Experience supporting a university, research center, or complex professional office.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable productivity software (calendars, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations).
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for events, workshops, tours, NDAs and contracts; maintain records and act as a professional contact.
• Prepare, format, proofread and maintain correspondence, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, files and project documentation.
• Manage calendars, meetings, agendas, notes, follow-up items and stakeholder communications.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to Clemson's Engine leadership, faculty and project partners.
• Coordinate travel, reimbursements, purchasing, invoices, data entry and recurring reports.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Strong organizational skills

Multitasking and meeting deadlines

Professional service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Calendar management tools

Job description

Clemson University, located in North Charleston, SC, seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the NSF Grid Modernization Engine activities at the Charleston Innovation Campus. The role focuses on coordinating schedules, maintaining records, supporting purchasing and travel, and assisting with events for university and consortium activities.

Responsibilities include preparing documents, managing calendars and meetings, and providing day-to-day admin support to Engine leadership and partners.