About the Department

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, the Administrative Assistant/Testing Coordinator will provide comprehensive administrative and testing support to the department, ensuring the efficient operation and coordination of activities related to assessment, data collection, analysis, reporting, scheduling, communication, and daily office functions. The position will serve as a primary point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders while maintaining professionalism, accuracy, confidentiality, and a student-centered approach in all interactions and departmental processes.

Position Duties

Administrative Support: Provides comprehensive administrative support to the department, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, handling correspondence, maintaining office supplies, and assisting with daily office operations.
Data Management: Assists in the collection, entry, and maintenance of data related to testing and departmental referrals, student engagement, and support services while ensuring data accuracy, integrity,and confidentiality.
Report Preparation: Compiles and prepare, and maintain reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and other departmental documents as required. Assist with the analysis. organization, and interpretation of departmental and student success data.
Communication and Customer Service: Serves as a point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders by responding to inquiries and providing information regarding testing, departmental services, and institutional process.
Assist with student-centered initiatives including orientation, registration, graduation activities, Welcome Week, and other campus events and programs.
Record Keeping and Compliance: Maintains organized accurate, and up-to-date records, files, and testing documentation while ensuring compliance with institutional policies, procedures, FERPA regulations, and departmental guidelines.
Projects and Event Support: Provides administrative and operational support for special projects, testing initiatives, departmental programming, workshops, and institutional events as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment.

Other Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience, preferably in an educational or institutional effectiveness setting.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively. Must be able to use a computer, and file and organize materials.

Valid driver's license required. Office setting with occasional travel for meetings or events. Must be able to sit for extended periods. Must be able to move up to 25 lbs.

Benefits

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.

Agency Information

Employer: Denmark Technical College (SC)
Address: 1126 Solomon Blatt Blvd.

Denmark, South Carolina, 29042-0327
Phone: 803-793-5289/803-793-5195
Website: https://www.denmarktech.edu