Administrative Assistant (COE)

Salary: $45,000.00 Annually
Location : Greenwood County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 188381
Agency: Lander University
Division: Department of Teacher Education
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
Closing Date: 6/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AA75
Position Number:: 000000
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: GEN06
Hiring Range - Min.: $45,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $45,000.00
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applications must be submitted online at Receipt of individual applications not acknowledged. See position status at Lander University is a tobacco-free campus. All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: University Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday Position Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities


This position provides administrative support for the Dean of the College of Education for activities related to program approval, unit accreditation, Title II, teacher certification, purchasing, reimbursements, hiring paperwork, grant management, and partnerships.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
A high school diploma and directly related work experience in the area of employment are required. A bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for the required work experience. Experience in budget management and control and experience using Microsoft Suite (i.e.Word, Excel, TEAMS) as well as Adobe PDFs required. A valid driver's license and safe driving history are required. Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics.

Additional Comments
Ability to handle multiple tasks and complex administrative activities, maintain accurate confidential records, coordinate workshops and events, manage a purchasing card account, and communicate appropriate processes with incoming and current students. Expertise in budget management and control is necessary. Requires the ability to work well with people and outside agencies; prepare reports for outside agencies; maintain files; prepare accurate correspondence; exercise judgment in applying policies and procedures; take minutes of meetings; and have good interpersonal skills to receive visitors and answer telephone calls.
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.
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Do you have a high school diploma?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have related work experience in the area of employment for which you are applying?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in budget management and control, as well as experience using Microsoft Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams)?

• Yes
• No

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Where did you hear about this position?

• Lander Website
• SC Works
• SC Vocational Rehabilitation
• Lander Employee
• Lander Alumni Facebook or LinkedIn
• Other

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