Temporary Administrative Coordinator

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Clemson University invites applications for a Temporary Administrative Coordinator (Part Time) in Clemson, SC. The position supports the Department Chair and department operations, with a focus on scheduling, coordination, and liaison functions.

Primary duties include payroll coordination, committee support, Slate applications, and overall office management. 20 hours per week, pay is $34.00 per hour, with posting through Clemson’s compensation guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant experience in business management, public administration or administrative services.
• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for required work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive assistance to the Department Chair and manage scheduling and meetings, serving as the administrative liaison.
• Coordinate and manage department personnel and payroll, maintain confidential files and position-related documentation.
• Support departmental committees and the graduate program, manage applications in Slate and coordinate related processes.
• Oversee main office operations, vehicle reservations, work orders, space allocation for graduate students, and records management.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substituted for required work experience

Job description

Temporary Administrative Coordinator

Part Time

JR-10635

JOB SUMMARY:

Plans, coordinates and/or performs complex administrative or business management activities of a state agency or major component of a state agency.

JOB DUTIES:

• 35% - Provide executive assistance to the Department Chair in the Department of Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences. Manage scheduling all appointments for the Department Chair. Coordinate meetings, record minutes, and distribute reports. Serve as the administrative liaison between Department Chair and administration.
• 35% - Coordinate and manage department personnel and payroll ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Manage and organize documentation for position requests, new hire offers, personnel and payroll changes, and terminations. Maintain confidential personnel files.
• 15% - Provide administrative support to departmental committees. Ensure committees are functioning in accordance with departmental bylaws and faculty manual. Manage a wide-range of administrative duties for the graduate program. Serve as a resource person for the graduate coordinator and Graduate School. Manage applications and review process in Slate.
• 15% - Manage the main office and daily operations within the department. Coordinate vehicle reservations through Concur, process FM&O and telecommunications work orders, and key requests. Allocate and manage office space for graduate students. Serve as a resource on policies and procedures. Maintain files to comply with Records Management guidelines. Maintain a P-card and receipt revenue received. Serve as backup for Student Services Coordinator. Oversee office assistant (student) and coordinate workload.

JOB CODE:

AH15

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Temporary (TMP) Staff (Fixed Term)

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and relevant experience in business management, public administration or administrative services. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for required work experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• JOB KNOWLEDGE Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Not responsible for supervising employees.
• BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 80% Walk or move about: 20% Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 100%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

None: %

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

20

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

34.00 per hour - 34.00 per hour

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:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

September 11, 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. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.

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.