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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Faculty and Program Support Specialist - Department of Finance

Clemson, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$40K/yr - $60K/yr

1+ years exp

Clemson University is a leading public research institution dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. The Faculty and Program Support Specialist provides administrative and programmatic support to the Department of Finance, assisting faculty and coordinating departmental communications while managing key administrative functions.

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Responsibilities

Provides broad administrative support to the department chair and associate/assistant chair, including managing departmental records, calendars, and files; scheduling meetings; and coordinating with colleagues across the college and university, and other administrative duties as assigned

Responsibilities also include processing paperwork and forms, maintaining program documentation, and overseeing departmental communications

The specialist maintains the department's website, creates and schedules social media content, drafts and distributes newsletters, manages the alumni database, and supports alumni engagement and outreach initiatives

Provides administrative and logistical support for the department's undergraduate programs and related student engagement initiatives

Assists faculty and staff advisors of student organizations with event planning, coordination, and communications to ensure the smooth execution of co-curricular activities

Supports departmental and college-wide undergraduate programming, including faculty-led study abroad courses, networking trips, employer recruiting events, guest speaker visits, and industry-sponsored activities

Collaborates with the college's Director of Recruitment, Events Director, and Director of Academic Advising to provide departmental assistance for undergraduate programs and events as needed

Provides support to the Master of Science in Finance program by assisting with student services, including processing registration requests, maintaining student records, tracking program progression, scheduling advising appointments, and answering routine student inquiries

Coordinates program communications such as website updates, newsletters, and social media content in alignment with departmental outreach

The specialist also assists with orientation logistics and materials, ensuring effective onboarding for new students

Provides administrative and logistical support for activities in the Melvin and Dollie Younts Trading Room

Duties include scheduling visits, assisting guest speakers, and coordinating student trips and events

This responsibility may occasionally require evening or off-campus commitments

Provides front-desk coverage in the absence of student workers by greeting and assisting visitors, including students, faculty, staff, and industry partners, while balancing other assigned duties

Qualification

Microsoft Office SuiteSocial Media ManagementPresentation SoftwareStudent Services SupportAdministrative SupportEvent CoordinationCommunication Skills

Required

1st Bachelor's Degree

1+ years with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software and social media platforms

Preferred

1+ years related work experience

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, common presentation software (Canva, Adobe), and social media platforms, and AI tools (Grammarly, ChatGPT, CoPilot)