Administrative Specialist I (Temporary/Part-Time)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible work hours

Job summary

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is seeking a Part‑Time Front Desk Administrative Specialist to serve as the first point of contact for the Colleton Campus Enrollment Services office. You will assist with admissions, records, financial aid, and student systems while maintaining welcoming front desk operations.

Under supervision, you will support prospective and current students, manage documents, respond to inquiries across channels, and help with events and campus coordination.

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

• 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 enrollment documents in accordance with 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.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Front desk

Multitasking

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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 Carolina’s 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.

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.