Marketing and Public Relations Administrative Assistant

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina's Office of Marketing and Public Relations seeks an administrative support specialist to assist with daily operations, scheduling, and event support. Responsibilities include managing promotional inventory and the college apparel store, administering departmental purchasing and budget tracking per state procurement procedures, and supporting switchboard and lobby coverage.

Strong written and spoken communication, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• High school diploma or related experience; bachelor's degree may substitute.
• Knowledge of office procedures and customer service.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic budgeting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates scheduling and event support for the Office of Marketing and Public Relations.
• Manages promotional inventory and the college apparel store.
• Administers departmental purchasing and budget tracking per state procedures.
• Supports switchboard and lobby coverage; maintains professional records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Written and verbal comms

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substituted for experience

Tools

Banner software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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.

Job Responsibilities

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.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Banner software is preferred.

Additional Comments

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.