Program Assistant

Salary: $20.00 Hourly Location : York County, SC Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time Job Number: 2027302T Agency: Winthrop University Opening Date: 07/30/2026 Closing Date: 8/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code:: UZ01 Position Number:: 2027302T Normal Work Schedule:: Other Pay Grade: Unclassified Hiring Range - Min.: $20.00 Hiring Range - Max.: $20.00 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures:: SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS ARE CONSIDERED PART OF YOUR OFFICIAL APPLICATION. PLEASE COMPLETE THE STATE APPLICATION TO INCLUDE ALL CURRENT AND PREVIOUS WORK HISTORY AND EDUCATION. A RESUME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR REVIEWED TO DETERMINE IF AN APPLICANT HAS MET THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION. Normal Work Schedule (Other):: 20 hours per week; Aug. 16 - June 30, each year; Flexible hours M-F between 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job Responsibilities Reporting to the Program Director, the Program Assistant plays a key role in building and sustaining meaningful connections between the Center for the Environment and its diverse community stakeholders. This dynamic position supports the Center's mission through a broad range of responsibilities focused on community outreach, student engagement and program visibility.

• Maintains strategic relationships with community organizations, business partners, stakeholders and local leaders and recognizes new partnership opportunities.
• Identifies and maintains current information on internship opportunities.
• Supports alumni engagement by locating alumni and generating newsletters.
• Collaborate with the Admissions Office and University Communications team to promote the program via social media, events, and print and digital media.
• Plans and manages student, alumni and community events.
• Responds to public inquiries.
• Collects and analyses data to evaluate program effectiveness and reports outcomes to program administration.
• Manages event and office supply budgets.
• Maintains accurate contact database.
• Performs general office duties.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; associate's degree and two years of relevant experience; or high school diploma and four years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform job duties with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Sufficient technical ability to master software required to perform job duties.

Preferred Qualifications Experience in higher education and/or with internship, career development, communications, outreach or event coordination preferred. Additional Comments Annual Salary/Hiring Range: $20.00 per hour. Work Schedule: 20 hours per week; Aug. 16 - June 30, each year; Flexible hours M-F between 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 Provide an example that shows your ability to be successful in a face-paced environment and/or juggle multiple competing priorities. 02 Describe your experience with outreach, communications and program/business promotion. 03 Describe your experience with event planning. 04 Provide an example of a time you served as a face or ambassador of an event or organization. Required Question State of South Carolina