Program Assistant

Salary: $37,944.00 - $60,690.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: AH30SEPT2026
Agency: Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School
Opening Date: 09/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Apply on-line:
Class Code:: AH30
Position Number:: AH30SEPT2026
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: GEN06
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Main schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM with some work time after hours and weekends depending on need.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School is seeking a dependable, organized, and student-focused Program Assistant to support the daily operations of our programs and help create a structured, positive environment for students.

The Program Assistant will work closely with school staff, students, families, and community partners to provide administrative and programmatic support. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and a genuine interest in helping young people achieve their educational, personal, and career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of school and student programs.
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling, correspondence, recordkeeping, data entry, and preparation of reports and documents.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student and program records.
• Assist staff with student activities, events, workshops, orientations, and other program initiatives.
• Communicate professionally with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Help monitor program activities and ensure that schedules, procedures, and requirements are followed.
• Provide day-to-day support to students and staff as needed.
• Assist with tracking student participation, progress, and other program information.
• Support special projects and other duties assigned by program or school leadership.
• Promote a safe, respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for students.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in education, human services, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with adolescents and young adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency with standard office technology and Microsoft Office or comparable software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:

• Experience working in a school, youth-development, nonprofit, workforce-development, or human-services setting.
• Experience providing administrative or program support.
• Familiarity with student support services, career readiness, or educational programs.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is dependable, approachable, organized, and committed to helping students succeed. The successful applicant will be comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities with direct interaction with students and will demonstrate professionalism, patience, initiative, and a strong service orientation.

Additional Comments
Work Environment

This position operates in a school and student-services environment and may require participation in school activities, events, and programs outside of routine administrative duties.

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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.