Administrative Specialist

Salary: $27,510.00 - $50,905.00 Annually Location : Greenwood County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 171279 Agency: Lander University Division: Financial Aid Opening Date: 11/21/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Class Code:: AA50 Position Number:: 0000000 Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) Pay Band: Band 3 Hiring Range - Min.: $30,000.00 Hiring Range - Max.: $35,000.00 Opening Date: 11/21/2024 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures:: 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. Normal Work Schedule (Other):: University Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday Position Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job Responsibilities This position is responsible for greeting and preliminary advisement of Financial Aid Office clients, performing advanced administrative support duties, assisting with the application and award tracking processes and assisting with the online financial aid data management system. Uses general knowledge of federal aid and program requirements to prioritize and perform work assignments Minimum and Additional Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with financial aid processes and regulations. Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics. Valid driver's license is required Preferred Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred Additional Comments Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and work well with students, faculty and the public. Ability to perform detailed and accurate work. Above average typing skills, working knowledge of Microsoft software and previous experience with a variety of word processing, database software packages. The ability to accomplish duties with limited supervision. Be committed to assisting students and parents in a professional manner. Be able to work with a diverse group of individuals concerning various tasks and situations. Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 Do you have a high school diploma? Yes No 02 Do you have strong communication and interpersonal skills? Yes No 03 Are you familiar with financial aid processes and regulations? Yes No Required Question