Administrative Specialist

Description: 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 university's 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 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 driver's license and safe driving history are required. Preferred Requirements: A bachelors degree and experience in an educational setting. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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. Hire Range: $42,000 University Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday Position Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Class Code:AA50 - State Title: Admin Spec. II- Band: Gen04 View Lander's Fringe Benefits. 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. Lander University is dedicated to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and being recognized as an employer of choice. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Lander is firmly committed to a policy of non-discrimination. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. EOE / ADA / Title IX