Marketing and Public Relations Administrative Assistant

State of South Carolina; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks an administrative support specialist for the Office of Marketing and Public Relations. This role coordinates scheduling, event support, and lobby coverage, and manages promotional inventory and the college apparel store.

You will administer departmental purchasing and budget tracking, maintain accurate records, and interact with students, visitors, vendors, and community partners; a high school diploma is required, with a bachelor’s degree substituting for related

Qualifications

• High school diploma or related work experience required; a bachelor's degree may substitute for related experience.
• Policies and procedures knowledge; ability to work well with students, faculty, staff and the public.
• Excellent time management and communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office; Banner knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Office of Marketing and Public Relations; coordinate scheduling and events.
• Manage promotional inventory and the college apparel store, ensuring accuracy and availability.
• Administer departmental purchasing and track budgets in line with college and state procurement procedures.
• Support switchboard and lobby as coverage is needed and greet visitors professionally.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree substituting related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Banner software

Job description

This position provides administrative support for the Office of Marketing and Public Relations. The role coordinates scheduling and event support, manages promotional inventory and the college apparel store, and administers departmental purchasing and budget tracking in accordance with college and state procurement procedures. The position also supports switchboard and lobby coverage. Through accurate record-keeping and responsive service, the position helps the office represent the college professionally to students, visitors, vendors, and community partners. A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience.

Position requires knowledge of policies and procedures related to the assigned area. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the general public is necessary. Additionally, the ability to deal effectively with the public to handle inquiries and to communicate information. Attention to detail is required as well as excellent time management skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required along with knowledge of the Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of Banner software is preferred.

We regret that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to candidates individually regarding the status of their application or the status of the interview process.