Administrative Specialist

State of South Carolina; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking an experienced administrative specialist to support the dean and multiple departments within the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. You will coordinate the Honors College and Study Abroad administrative needs and supervise student workers.

The role also involves assisting students with advising and college operations, while collaborating with staff across offices to meet college priorities and provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other related applications.
• Must have excellent skills in providing strong customer service and demonstrate sound judgement and ethical demeanor.
• A valid driver's license and safe driving history are required.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex administrative duties for the dean and departments within the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
• Coordinates administrative needs of the university's Honors College and Study Abroad Program.
• Supervises student workers as directed.
• Assists students with information as needed for help with advising and college operations.

Skills

Customer service

Ethical judgment

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Responsibilities Performs complex administrative duties for the dean and departments within the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Performs or delegates diversified tasks as required by College priorities and collaborates with other staff to assist dean, chairs, and faculty. Coordinates administrative needs of the university's Honors College and Study Abroad Program. Supervises student workers as directed. Assists students with information as needed for help with advising and college operations.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Must have a high school diploma and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other related applications. Must have excellent skills in providing strong customer service and demonstrate sound judgement and ethical demeanor. A valid driver's license and safe driving history are required.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree and experience in an educational setting

Additional Comments

Knowledge of some Microsoft Office programs and a willingness to learn administrative systems used by Lander University (e.g. Banner, Watermark, and Blackboard) is essential. Some desktop publishing skills, excellent typing and proofreading skills, and excellent knowledge of grammar and spelling are required. Employee needs a collaborative personality and a capacity to handle a workload with frequent interruptions in order to assist students, staff, and faculty and to work with other administrative offices.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.