ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR I

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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?

Serves as office Manager/Assistant to the Chair for the Department of Communication. Serves as the HR/payroll liaison. Provides assistant to faculty and student workers. This position is one of responsibility and trust. Must have high standards of integrity and professionalism. 

45% - Essential - Administrative Support to Department Chair:
Manages all of the Department of Communication's main office operations while providing administrative support to the Department Chair. Assists in scheduling meetings, preparing and distributing agendas and minutes, and other duties as assigned for the Department Chair. Coordinates travel arrangements for the Department Chair. Provides specialized assistance to the Department Chair in developing, analyzing, and implementing policies, procedures, and projects. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with various constituencies involving inquiries, resolving complaints or problems, yet maintaining and guarding special and confidential information as a liaison for the Department Chair. Screens incoming calls to Department Chair and often returns calls on the Chair's behalf and serves as buffer for the Department Chair in critical situations.
45% - Essential - HR and Personnel Management:
Processes hiring paperwork and Tiger Talent requests. Manages payroll accounting for all employees, staff, graduate assistants, and hourly undergraduate lab assistants. Reviews payroll transactions and verifies each employee is receiving the accurate rate of pay. Coordinates corrections with the College and Human Resources offices. Advises in confidential matters related to salaries. Verifies student assistantships and wages payments. Compiles data and prepares information for salary studies and analysis. Enters HR data for all employees. Compiles data for faculty summer stipends, dual employment and grants. Collects and enters hourly employee time sheets into the payroll system.

10% - Essential - Fiscal and Procurement Assistance:
Assists College budget office with the coordination of procurement on behalf of the department according to procurement service guidelines. Maintains accurate receipts for all purchases made for the department via P-card and Buyways.

Education -  High School or Equivalent - work exp that is directly related to the area of employment -bachelor's degree may be substituted for experience.
Work Exp 1+ years

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Student Workers only - Supervises Student workers only
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

  70% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
  30% - Walk or move about
  60% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

   0% - No Work Conditions

Standard Hrs: 37.5, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Band: 05 (expected range: $ 38,985.00 - $ 53,000)
 

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.

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

Clemson, SC

April 23, 2025

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.         

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.