Program Assistant

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Program Assistant at the University of South Carolina Palmetto College (USC Sumter) serves as the primary in-person contact for students, prospective students, and community members seeking information and assistance. You will greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate resources within Registrar, Advising, Dual Enrollment, Admissions, and Financial Aid.

This role supports office operations, facilitates internal communication, provides accurate information, and assists with basic

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Familiarity with university system software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Program Assistant serves as the primary initial point of in-person contact for students, prospective students, and community members seeking information and assistance.
• Provides professional, friendly, and customer-focused service by welcoming visitors, answering general inquiries, and directing individuals to appropriate resources within the offices of Registrar, Advising, Dual Enrollment, Admissions, and Financial Aid.
• Supports office operations by facilitating communication, providing accurate information, assisting with basic administrative functions, and ensuring a positive and responsive experience for all visitors.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

EAB Navigate 360

Banner

Job description

Program Assistant

Department: USC Sumter - Palmetto College
Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

The Program Assistant serves as the primary initial point of in-person contact for students, prospective students, and community members seeking information and assistance. This position provides professional, friendly, and customer-focused service by welcoming visitors, answering general inquiries, and directing individuals to appropriate resources within the offices of Registrar, Advising, Dual Enrollment, Admissions, and Financial Aid. The Program Assistant supports office operations by facilitating communication, providing accurate information, assisting with basic administrative functions, and ensuring a positive and responsive experience for all visitors.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Programs such as: Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of, or at least willingness to learn, University system programs such as EAB Navigate 360 and Banner is a preferred.

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