Sumter Office Assistant

CLEMU Clemson University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a Part-time Office Assistant to support the Extension office in Sumter, SC. The role covers 20 hours per week, assisting the Lead Administrative Assistant with daily tasks, calls, and walk-ins. Requires a high school diploma and relevant clerical experience.

Responsibilities include sample processing, client assistance, and routing inquiries to staff. This position is time-limited and on-site, with compensation guidelines based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Related clerical experience may substitute for diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assist office staff with program preparation and activities.
• Assist clientele with soil samples and plant problem submissions.
• Answer questions and route calls to appropriate staff.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

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