| Location | Greenwood, SC |
Administrative Specialist
Salary
$42,000.00 Annually
Location
Greenwood County, SC
Job Type
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number
194402
Agency
Lander University
Opening Date
10/21/2026
Closing Date
11/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:
AA50
Position Number:
00000
Normal Work Schedule:
Other
Pay Grade
GEN04
Hiring Range - Min.
$42,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.
$42,000.00
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
Applications must be submitted online at www.careers.sc.gov Receipt of individual applications not acknowledged. See position status at www.lander.edu/hr. Lander University is a tobacco-free campus. All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship by the University.
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
Performs complex administrative duties for the dean and departments within the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Performs or delegates diversified tasks as required by College priorities and collaborates with other staff to assist dean, chairs, and faculty. Coordinates administrative needs of the universitys Honors College and Study Abroad Program. Supervises student workers as directed. Assists students with information as needed for help with advising and college operations.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Must have a high school diploma and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other related applications. Must have excellent skills in providing strong customer service and demonstrate sound judgement and ethical demeanor. A valid drivers license and safe driving history are required.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor's degree and experience in an educational setting
Additional Comments
Knowledge of some Microsoft Office programs and a willingness to learn administrative systems used by Lander University (e.g. Banner, Watermark, and Blackboard) is essential. Some desktop publishing skills, excellent typing and proofreading skills, and excellent knowledge of grammar and spelling are required. Employee needs a collaborative personality and a capacity to handle a workload with frequent interruptions in order to assist students, staff, and faculty and to work with other administrative offices.
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?
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Are you proficient in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other related applications?
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Where did you hear about this position?
Required Question
Employer State of South Carolina
Agency Lander University Address 320 Stanely Avenue
Greenwood, South Carolina, 29649
Phone 864-388-8053
864-388-8037
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