Sumter Office Assistant

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Clemson University in Sumter, SC, seeks a Part-time Office Assistant to support the Lead Administrative Assistant with daily tasks, client interactions, and sample processing. The role covers about 28 hours weekly and involves handling calls, walk-in clients, and assorted clerical duties.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and some clerical experience; training will align with Clemson's office procedures. This position emphasizes customer service and accurate processing of samples.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent experience.
• Experience handling phones and walk-in customers preferred.
• Ability to process samples and mailings as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist office staff with program preparation and activities.
• Assist clientele with soil samples and plant problem submissions; prepare and process samples for mailing/delivery.
• Answer questions and route phone calls to appropriate staff.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Sumter Office Assistant

Part Time

JR-10147

JOB SUMMARY:

Part-time Office Assistant to assist the Lead Administrative Assistant in the Extension office for 20 hours per week. Handle daily calls, walk-in customers, and processing of various samples. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

• 10% - Assist office staff as needed with program preparation and activities.
• 40% - Assist clientele with soil samples and plant problem submissions. Prepare and process various samples for mailing and/or delivery.
• 50% - Assist walk in clientele by answering questions and routing phone calls to appropriate staff members.

JOB CODE:

AA50

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Recognize or inspect visually: % Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: % Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: %

WORKING CONDITIONS:

None: %

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

28

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

-

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Sumter, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

August 28, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference:

South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.