SC State University 1890 Research & Extension innovates and educates to elevate the quality of life and raise the standard of living of South Carolinians. As the cornerstone of SC State University’s historical land-grant status, the institution’s mission by leveraging its programming in teaching and public service. Our goals are achieved through meaningful partnerships and effective community and stakeholder engagement.

Coordinates general administrative, business management and/or support activities for all staff. Serves as office coordinator, handles office communications, and assists clientele as needed. Shares information about 1890 programs, services, and resources with stakeholders. Prepares correspondence from printed and/or recorded materials for office staff and proofreads outgoing correspondence. Provides leadership for utilization of office equipment and technological support as needed. Maintains and keeps an organized, accurate and up-to-date filing systems and inventory of resource materials and equipment.

Creates new files, purges old files, updates, and corrects file information based on federal state and university policies. Photocopy files/paperwork and scan documents for staff. Performs a variety of administrative duties. Monitors expenditures and budgets to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures. Develops and manages the administrative procedures of the region, prepares various reports and correspondence, serves as the regional liaison with other regions, university, and external organizations/agencies. Prepares human resources, finance, travel, and procurement documents, leave forms, time sheets and other pertinent forms as required for state and county staff.

Individual will be required to drive to the Bennettsville office upon starting new position if selected. Florence office is anticipated to open.

The individual must have the ability to perform duties on own initiative while receiving minimal supervision. The employee must be able to use good judgment in making decisions, exhibit a good working relationship with people, and highly dependable in planning, implementing, and reporting activities. Individual must be able to relate to diverse disadvantaged rural/urban people as well as professionals. A valid driver's license is required. Overnight in-state and out-of-state travel is required.