Administrative Assistant

Job Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive administrative and operational support for the Dean of Students Office while serving as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, staff, families, and external partners. Maintains office records and databases, supports Title IX, CARE, and community standards processes, coordinates office operations, budget tracking, purchasing, communications, and student worker supervision. Ensures compliance with institutional policies and FERPA while delivering exceptional customer service through strong organization, attention to detail, and effective communication.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Must have a high school diploma. Relevant professional experience in higher education administration, counseling, criminal justice, behavioral sciences, compliance, or a related field. Must have strong communication, computer and public speaking skills. Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics. A valid driver's license and safe driving history are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Additional Comments

Must have excellent customer service abilities with proven experience managing multiple administrative and office tasks simultaneously. Demonstrated proficiency in computer systems, data entry and office software.

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.