Campus Administrative Assistant – Student Services & Events

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina’s College of Business & Technology seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive clerical and operational support, including scheduling, events, tutoring operations, and frontline customer service for students, faculty and visitors.

This role emphasizes strong organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft 365, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy, confidentiality, and professional communication in a busy academic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent administrative experience required.
• Two years of administrative support experience preferred for higher education settings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and standard office software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; professional interaction with students, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support across the CBT.
• Serve as primary customer service contact for students, faculty, staff and visitors.
• Maintain calendars, schedule meetings and prepare agendas/minutes.
• Coordinate hiring paperwork and onboarding assistance for staff and faculty.
• Assist with event planning, registrations and communications.
• Support travel arrangements, expense documentation and procurement processes.
• Track tutoring schedules, payroll coordination and student worker hours.
• Update department websites, newsletters and social media content.
• Maintain data, spreadsheets and departmental reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Associates degree + 2 years admin experience

High school diploma + 4 years admin experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The State of South Carolina’s College of Business & Technology seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive clerical and operational support, including scheduling, events, tutoring operations, and frontline customer service for students, faculty and visitors.

This role emphasizes strong organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft 365, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy, confidentiality, and professional communication in a busy academic environment.