Temporary Administrative Coordinator

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

Job summary

Clemson University in Clemson, SC, is seeking a temporary administrative staff member to support the Department of Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences. The role emphasizes executive assistance to the Department Chair, calendar management, meeting coordination, and liaison with university administration.

The position also covers personnel and payroll coordination, committee support, graduate program administration, and day-to-day office operations, including Concur vehicle reservations and

Qualifications

• 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

• Provide executive assistance to the Department Chair and manage scheduling of all appointments.
• Coordinate meetings, record minutes, distribute reports and serve as liaison with administration.
• Coordinate and manage department personnel and payroll, maintain confidential files.
• Support graduate program administration and manage applications and reviews in Slate.

Skills

Executive assistance

Scheduling

Meeting coordination

Liaison with administration

Payroll coordination

Document management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (may substitute experience)

Tools

Concur

Slate

Job description

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

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.

EEO/AA 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.

About Clemson

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Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running.

Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.