Program Assistant

Clemson University • Clemson, SC

439d • $32,700 - $41,016

About The Position

The Program Assistant at Clemson University provides essential support for the On-Campus Internship Program, ensuring smooth operations related to payroll, human resources, and job postings. This role serves as a primary contact for students and site mentors, facilitating communication and administrative tasks to enhance the internship experience.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and relevant program experience.
• A bachelor's degree may substitute for the required program experience.
• 1+ years of experience in higher education, payroll management, human resources, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer service and serve as the first point of contact for students and mentors.
• Maintain site mentor and student marketing correspondences and training materials.
• Assist with payroll and HR processes, ensuring proper payment to interns and compliance with Federal and State requirements.
• Liaise with HR regarding hires and HR-related actions.
• Track data, coordinate appointments, and adhere to human resource requirements.
• Manage and review the internship vetting and postings process.
• Communicate with site mentors to assist with recruiting and hiring processes.
• Input approved internship postings into the recruiting software system and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain spreadsheets and reports for semester and annual updates.
• Assist with program expense analysis and educate students and mentors on program processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED