Program Assistant I

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina State University seeks an Education, Innovation & Support (EIS) Program Assistant to provide 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support for educational programs.
• Assist with program coordination and data management.
• Plan and coordinate events and outreach activities.
• Prepare reports to support statewide educational programming.
• Support workshops and student development initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Project management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

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

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.

• 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.