Administrative Specialist I (Temporary/Part-Time)

Technical College of the Lowcountry; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks a part-time Front Desk Administrative Specialist to be the first point of contact for the Colleton Campus Enrollment Services office. You will assist with admissions, records, financial aid, and student systems while ensuring welcoming front desk operations.

Under supervision, you will handle inquiries via multiple channels, support document intake, and coordinate with campus departments to meet student needs.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality of academic and personal records.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively across multiple channels (phone, email, chat, and in person)
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, student-facing environment

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist students and visitors at the Colleton Enrollment Services Hub.
• Support admissions, records, and financial aid processes.
• Respond to inquiries via phone, email, chat, and in person.
• Assist with admissions applications and document intake.
• Maintain organized front desk and filing systems.
• Scan and manage enrollment documents per procedures.
• Distribute student IDs and parking passes as needed.
• Support campus recruitment events and collaborate with departments.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose: Provide exceptional customer service and administrative support for daily operations within Enrollment Services and Workforce Development office, serving as the primary point of contact for students and visitors.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Admissions, Enrollment, and Student Success, and their designee, the Colleton Navigator and Building Administrator, the Part-Time Front Desk Administrative Specialist serves as the first point of contact for the Colleton Campus Enrollment Services office. This role supports prospective and current credit and non-credit students by providing front-line assistance with admissions, records, financial aid, and student systems while ensuring efficient and welcoming front desk operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary greeter for all students and visitors to the Colleton Enrollment Services Hub
• Provide front-line support for admissions, records, and financial aid services
• Respond to student inquiries via phone, email, chat, and in person in a professional and timely manner
• Assist with the admissions process, including application support and document intake
• Maintain an organized, accurate, and up-to-date front desk and filing system
• Scan, file, and manage credit and noncredit enrollment documents in accordance with established procedures
• Assist with student ID and parking pass distribution
• Support campus recruitment events
• Collaborate with other campus departments to support student needs as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality of academic and personal records
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively across multiple channels (phone, email, chat, and in person)
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, student-facing environment

Additional Comments

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolinas Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation and genetic information.