Greenville Office Assistant

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a part-time Office Assistant to support the Extension office in Greenville, SC. The role involves handling daily calls, greeting walk-in customers, and processing various samples for mailing or delivery, roughly 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities include routing inquiries, assisting with soil samples and plant problem submissions, and aiding staff with program preparation and activities as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assist walk in clientele by answering questions and routing phone calls to appropriate staff members.
• Assist clientele with soil samples and plant problem submissions. Prepare and process various samples for mailing and/or delivery.
• Assist office staff as needed with program preparation and activities.

Skills

Clerical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Greenville Office Assistant

Part Time

JR-10146

JOB SUMMARY

Part‑time Office Assistant to assist the Lead Administrative Assistant in the Extension office for 20 hours per week. Handle daily calls, walk‑in customers, and processing of various samples. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

• 50% - Assist walk in clientele by answering questions and routing phone calls to appropriate staff members.
• 40% - Assist clientele with soil samples and plant problem submissions. Prepare and process various samples for mailing and/or delivery.
• 10% - Assist office staff as needed with program preparation and activities.

JOB CODE

AA50

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Time‑Limited (TLP) Staff

Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Recognize or inspect visually: % Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: % Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: %

WORKING CONDITIONS

None: %

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours: 28

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range

-

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION

Greenville, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

August 28, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN

Military Equivalency

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference

South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full‑time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD‑214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.