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Faculty and Program Support Specialist - Department of Finance
Inside Higher Ed, Clemson, South Carolina, United States, 29631
Faculty and Program Support Specialist – Department of Finance
Posted 2 days ago. Location: Clemson, SC.
Job Summary The Faculty and Program Support Specialist provides administrative and programmatic support to the Department of Finance. This position plays a central role in advancing the department's teaching, research, and student engagement activities by assisting faculty, supporting student services, and coordinating departmental communications. The specialist will manage key administrative functions, maintain program records and documentation, and serve as a point of contact for faculty, students, alumni, and external partners. In addition, the position supports signature departmental initiatives such as the Master of Science in Finance program and the Melvin and Dollie Younts Trading Room, contributing to the success of both academic and co-curricular programming. This is a dynamic role that offers the opportunity to work closely with faculty, students, and alumni while supporting the department's continued growth and impact. Other duties as assigned.
Job Duties Administrative Support – 35% 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. Responsibilities include processing paperwork and forms, maintaining program documentation, overseeing departmental communications, maintaining the department's website, creating and scheduling social media content, drafting and distributing newsletters, managing the alumni database, and supporting alumni engagement and outreach initiatives.
Undergraduate Program Support – 20% 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 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.
MS Finance Program Support – 20% 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. Assists with orientation logistics and materials, ensuring effective onboarding for new students.
Trading Room Program Support – 20% 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.
Additional Duties – 5% 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.
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree (first) 1+ years of work experience with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software and social media platforms.
Preferred Requirements 1+ years of related work experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Adobe, social media platforms, and AI tools (Grammarly, ChatGPT, CoPilot).
Responsibilities Firm job knowledge – working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures and ability to use them in varied situations.
Physical and Working Conditions Stand for prolonged periods (15%), sit (10%), walk (15%), communicate, converse, give direction, and express oneself (90%).
Compensation Information Expected Salary Range: $39,764 – $60,000. Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.
Application Deadline Extended deadline and position is open until filled. Next committee review date: 01/09/26.
Veteran Preference South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
EEO Statement Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Job Summary The Faculty and Program Support Specialist provides administrative and programmatic support to the Department of Finance. This position plays a central role in advancing the department's teaching, research, and student engagement activities by assisting faculty, supporting student services, and coordinating departmental communications. The specialist will manage key administrative functions, maintain program records and documentation, and serve as a point of contact for faculty, students, alumni, and external partners. In addition, the position supports signature departmental initiatives such as the Master of Science in Finance program and the Melvin and Dollie Younts Trading Room, contributing to the success of both academic and co-curricular programming. This is a dynamic role that offers the opportunity to work closely with faculty, students, and alumni while supporting the department's continued growth and impact. Other duties as assigned.
Job Duties Administrative Support – 35% 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. Responsibilities include processing paperwork and forms, maintaining program documentation, overseeing departmental communications, maintaining the department's website, creating and scheduling social media content, drafting and distributing newsletters, managing the alumni database, and supporting alumni engagement and outreach initiatives.
Undergraduate Program Support – 20% 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 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.
MS Finance Program Support – 20% 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. Assists with orientation logistics and materials, ensuring effective onboarding for new students.
Trading Room Program Support – 20% 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.
Additional Duties – 5% 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.
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree (first) 1+ years of work experience with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software and social media platforms.
Preferred Requirements 1+ years of related work experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Adobe, social media platforms, and AI tools (Grammarly, ChatGPT, CoPilot).
Responsibilities Firm job knowledge – working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures and ability to use them in varied situations.
Physical and Working Conditions Stand for prolonged periods (15%), sit (10%), walk (15%), communicate, converse, give direction, and express oneself (90%).
Compensation Information Expected Salary Range: $39,764 – $60,000. Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.
Application Deadline Extended deadline and position is open until filled. Next committee review date: 01/09/26.
Veteran Preference South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
EEO Statement Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law, including disability and protected veteran status.
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