ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE-REMOTE POSITION

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Agency: Francis Marion University
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Materials Needed: 1. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.Completed FMU Staff Application. To obtain the FM Staff Application, please see the ad.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.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Francis Marion University and the Physician Assistant Program invite applications for the position of Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant, under limited supervision of the PA Chair/Program Director, will perform a variety of advanced secretarial, clerical, and administrative duties for the Physician Assistant program. The successful candidate must have general office skills and excellent communication skills (both written and oral). Serves as first point of contact for the Physician Assistant Program based in the Carter Center for Health Sciences.
Assists with integrating/acclimating/communicating with new faculty/staff/students to school/departmental procedures.
Assists with accreditation applications, documentation, and preparation for on-site visits.
Performs back office clinical and administrative tasks as needed including serving on Admissions Committee.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipts.
Handles correspondence with students, community providers, and clinical affiliation partners.
Reserve space for class instruction, and faculty meetings
Performs various other administrative tasks as assigned by the Program Director.

A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.
A Bachelor's Degree. Advanced office and computer skills. Experience with Internet-based research. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel software programs. Communications and Billing experience are highly preferred.
A Bachelor's Degree. Advanced office and computer skills. Experience with Internet-based research. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel software programs. Communications and Billing experience are highly preferred.
Normal working hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm (Monday-Friday). Summer hours will vary.
Administrative Assistant (AA75)
Materials Needed:
The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.
Completed FMU Staff Application.

To obtain the FM Staff Application, please click

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 SC.
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

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.

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.