Part-Time Administrative Assistant

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Part time Compensation Grade: TMP Pay Type: Hourly Department: JM CIC Coordinator Job Summary: The Center for Interpersonal Connections (CIC) seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Part-Time Administrative Assistant to support student engagement, programming, and administrative operations. This role contributes to four primary areas: Student Diversity Council (SDC), International Student Support & Engagement, Shucker Fellows Program, and CIC Office Programming & Administration.

Job Description

Responsibilities Student Diversity Council (SDC) Manage financial and procurement processes in Workday, including purchase orders, expense reconciliation, and vendor payments. Coordinate external purchases in collaboration with CIC staff. Support program logistics including travel, lodging, and reservations for campus guests. Reserve spaces using university systems and coordinate event needs with campus partners. Assist with advising student leaders on program planning and responsible use of funds. International Student Support & Engagement Transport international students to essential locations using university vehicles. Plan and implement programs that support international student engagement. Coordinate meals and programming during university breaks. Shucker Fellows Program Provide administrative and logistical support for the Shucker Fellows Program. Coordinate space reservations, materials preparation, and supply ordering. Assist with program planning, scheduling, and communication. Support the operations of the Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, including materials preparation, space reservations, and initiation ceremony logistics. Assist with the Student Leadership Awards process, including record keeping, committee support, event logistics, and maintaining the Leadership Awards display in Trone Student Center. CIC Office Support Contribute to the planning and implementation of large-scale campus programs. Maintain office organization and supplies. Manage office communications. Qualifications & Skills High school diploma or equivalent required; in lieu of this requirement, one year of relevant experience in administrative assistance, project coordination, program support, event planning, or related work may be considered. Are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, staff, and campus guests. Demonstrate a commitment to fostering a welcoming campus environment. Are self-motivated and detail-oriented. Possess strong communication skills. Work well independently and collaboratively. Can manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines. Have weekday availability and weekend availability Hold a valid U.S. driver’s license. Have proficiency with Microsoft Office and communication tools. Education Requirements: Certification Requirements: Job Posting End Date (if date is blank, posting is open ended): Welcome to Furman University Employment Opportunities! Furman University is a selective private liberal arts and sciences college committed to helping students develop intellectually, personally, and interpersonally and providing the practical skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly-changing world. Furman professors are exceptional teacher-scholars who mentor undergraduate students within a campus community that values and encourages diverse ideas and perspectives. Our strategic vision, The Furman Advantage, promises students an individualized four-year pathway facilitated by team of mentors and infused with a rich and varied set of high impact experiences outside the classroom that include undergraduate research, study away, internships, community-focused learning, and opportunities to engage across differences. Furman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The University is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where all individuals represent a multiplicity of identities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and varied abilities are treated equitably and with respect. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and institutional needs. In keeping with this commitment domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits and faculty/staff affinity groups exist to offer support for faculty/staff that identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or Black/African-American. The Furman student experience is supported by a rich network of centers and institutes that includes The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, The Riley Institute, The David E. Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities, The Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, The Rinker Center for Study Away and International Education, The Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection, The Furman Humanities Center, The Shucker Center for Leadership Development, The Malone Center for Career Engagement, The Center for Interpersonal Connections, and our newest addition, The Tocqueville Center for the Study of Democracy and Society. Furman is located on traditional Cherokee land in Greenville, South Carolina, a racially and culturally diverse community that is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeast. It has been ranked among “America’s Ten Best” by Forbes Magazine. Greenville has a thriving downtown, excellent private and public schools and a vibrant international community. A 20-mile bike and running trail connects the university to Greenville and Travelers Rest, which was named “one of America’s coolest small towns.” It is within a short driving distance of Asheville, Charlotte and Atlanta. The Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic Beaches are within easy reach.