Program Assistant I

State of South Carolina; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Telecommuting / flexible schedules

Job summary

South Carolina State University is seeking an Education, Innovation & Support (EIS) Program Assistant to provide administrative, operational, and program support for educational, college readiness, scholarship, and student development initiatives within the 1890 Research & Extension program.

The role involves assisting with program coordination, data management, event planning, outreach activities, and reporting to support statewide educational programming across South Carolina.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 1–3 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: program support, student services, youth development, community outreach, administrative support.
• Experience coordinating workshops, events, or outreach initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, operational, and program support for educational initiatives.
• Assist with program coordination, data management, event planning, outreach activities, and reporting.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Education, Innovation & Support (EIS) Program Assistant provides administrative, operational, and program support for educational, college readiness, scholarship, and student development initiatives within SC State University 1890 Research & Extension. The incumbent assists with program coordination, data management, event planning, outreach activities, and reporting efforts to support statewide educational programming

Job Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Education, Innovation & Support (EIS) Program Assistant provides administrative, operational, and program support for educational, college readiness, scholarship, and student development initiatives within SC State University 1890 Research & Extension. The incumbent assists with program coordination, data management, event planning, outreach activities, and reporting efforts to support statewide educational programming

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Experience

• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Program support
  • Student services
  • Youth development
  • Community outreach
  • Administrative support

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with college students, youth, or educational programs.
• Experience maintaining databases and preparing reports.
• Experience coordinating workshops, events, or outreach initiatives.
• Knowledge of the 1890 Land-Grant mission and Extension programming.

Additional Comments

• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

This position operates primarily in a professional office environment. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support workshops, student activities, outreach events, and special programs.

Travel Requirements

Local, in-state, and occasional out-of-state travel may be required to support educational programs, training opportunities, conferences, and outreach activities.

• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders and program participants.

South Carolina State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment for all employees.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Do you possess a master's degree in education, Social Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to fulfill the travel requirements of this position?

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires frequent travel throughout South Carolina, occasional overnight travel, and periodic evening and weekend work. Are you able to meet these requirements with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you supervised student workers, interns, volunteers, or staff? If yes, indicate the number supervised and your supervisory responsibilities.

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of professional experience do you have managing educational, youth development, student success, outreach, or community-based programs?

• Required Question