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PROGRAM ASSISTANT


WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

 

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

 

Provides support for the On-Campus Internship Program. Monitors and provides support for ensuring payroll funds distributions, processing human resources paperwork, and maintaining job postings. Serves as an office resource and first point of contact for students and site mentors. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

 

35% - Essential - Student and Mentor Experience:
Ensures customer service and serves as a first point of contact for students and mentors. Maintains site mentor and student marketing correspondences and training materials. Performs general in-person customer service and administrative duties related to program and office needs.
30% - Essential - Business Operations:
Assists with the payroll and HR processes, ensuring proper payment to interns, accurate departmental accounts adjustments, and Federal and State requirements are met. Liaison with HR regarding hires and HR related actions. Helps with tracking data, coordinating appointments, and adhering to human resource requirements. Provides input to the supervisor on process improvements and value-added adjustments for the program.
20% - Essential - Program Coordination/Management:
Manage and review internship vetting and postings process. Communicates with site mentors and helps them with recruiting, hiring, and other relevant program processes. Inputs approved internship postings into recruiting software system and ensures accuracy.
15% - Essential - Support and Reporting:
Maintain spreadsheets and reports for semester, annual and other frequent updates. Assists with program expense analysis. Serves to educates students, mentors and constituents on program processes and procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 

Education -  High School or Equivalent - and relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience. 

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

 

Education -  Bachelor's Degree
Work Experience - 1+ years in higher education, payroll management, human resources, or a related field. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitors Budget - Does not provide input but is responsible for monitoring the departmental budget and may oversee fund allocation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

   Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
   Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
   Recognize or inspect visually
   Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

   No Work Conditions

WORK SCHEDULE:

 

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

 

Anticipated Hiring Range: $32,700.00 - $41,016.00
 

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

 

Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

 

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

 

December 9, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

 

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

CLOSING STATEMENT:

 

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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