Administrative Specialist -Office of Veteran Affairs (26-39)*

Francis Marion University invites applications for the position of Administrative Specialist. The Administrative Specialist, under limited supervision, will perform a variety of advanced secretarial, clerical, and administrative duties in the Office of Veteran's Affairs. The successful candidate will be responsible primarily for assisting undergraduate veteran students through the Office of Veteran Affairs. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills (both written and oral), be organized, self-motivated, confident, and flexible in fluid situations.

Duties/characteristics include but are not limited to:

* Ability to communicate confidently in person and on the telephone with faculty, staff, students, and the public.

* Perform general registration, advising, catalog, and curriculum changes in the administrative computer system.

* Collect, enter, and analyze data for the department.

* Demonstrate discretion and discernment with sensitive information abiding by FERPA and HIPAA standards.

* Help schedule and coordinate meetings.

* Record minutes at meetings as needed.

* Maintain and service office equipment in common areas.

* Assist with the scheduling and logistics of events.

* Keep student electronic files up to date.

* Maintain database of student numbers, report accurate enrollment numbers.

* Responsible for the office webpage.

* Assists in the preparation and distribution of promotional materials, orientation packages, and plans of study.

* Monitor student compliance.

* Performs various other tasks as needed.

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

FMU Preferred Requirements: Bachelor's degree. Must demonstrate the following skills: strong written and oral communication skills, ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot solutions, ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will be able to interact confidently with the public and colleagues from various administrative offices.

Normal working hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm (Monday-Friday). Summer hours will vary.

Salary: $30,700

* Note: This is a temporary position, and it is not covered by the state grievance policy. The duration of the position will depend upon the needs of the Office of Veteran's Affairs. Participation in the South Carolina State Retirement system and Health Insurance programs are optional.

Materials Needed:

* Letter of Interest (Referencing position number 26-39).

* The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.

* Current resume.

* Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate if a degree is held).

* Completed FMU Staff Application.

To obtain the FM Staff Application, please click here.

Send Application Packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547 or FAX to View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in South Carolina.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution