Administrative Specialist

Lander University; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lander University seeks an administrative professional to support the dean and departments within the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. The role coordinates administrative needs for the Honors College and Study Abroad Program, supervises student workers, and assists students with advising and college operations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong Microsoft Office 365 skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to manage a workload with frequent

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Excellent customer service and sound judgement.
• Bachelor's degree and experience in an educational setting.
• Willingness to learn administrative systems used by Lander University (Banner, Watermark, Blackboard).
• Collaborative personality and ability to handle interruptions while assisting students, staff, and faculty.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MS Office 365

Customer service

Typing

Proofreading

Grammar

Collaboration

Workload management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Banner

Watermark

Blackboard

Job description

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.

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.

A bachelor's degree and experience in an educational setting

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.