Temporary WGS Administrative Assistant (F/T*)
College of Charleston
Administration
Posted on Mar 13, 2026
Temporary WGS Administrative Assistant (F/T*)
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
**Pay rate is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
**Pay rate is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
| Internal Title | Temporary WGS Administrative Assistant (F/T*) |
|---|---|
| Department | Women's and Gender Studies |
| Minimum Requirements | Minimum B.A. or B.S. and/or one year of general office experience. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply. |
| Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Willingness to learn database applications, web management, Outlook, Office 365, online meeting and event platforms, as well as other systems and applications used at the College. No special training is needed. |
| Additional Comments Regarding Position | Preferred qualifications: Familiarity with Banner, IBM Cognos, Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams, basic office software suite (word processing, spreadsheets, slide presentations), Social Media (Instagram), marketing basics, and Dropbox and Google Drive. *The candidate filling this position may be eligible for healthcare benefits. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. **Pay rate is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check. All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu. |
| Hours Per Week | 30 |
| Pay Rate | **$22/hour |
| Posting Date | 03/02/2026 |
| Closing Date | 03/16/2026 |
| Benefits |
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| Open Until Filled | No |
| Posting Number | T202603 |
| EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17639 |
Job Duties
Job Duties
| Activity | Supporting the program by providing a welcoming reception to anyone interacting with WGS; helping to schedule appointments; process travel documents; researching and maintaining records; supporting budgeting and expenditures in accordance with state rules; maintaining inventory of office supplies and equipment; scheduling classrooms and meeting rooms; maintaining security, organization and safety of WGS spaces; preparing and proofreading correspondence, reports, and other documents as needed. Working closely with the WGS Director and Associate Director to support their work administering the program, including additional duties as assigned. |
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| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 25 |
| Activity | Supporting the visual presence of the program through creating brochures, newsletters, maintaining a social media presence, updating blog and web sites regularly, sharing information on student, faculty, and community listservs |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 35 |
| Activity | Supporting affiliated faculty by answering questions, helping with scheduling WGS classes, obtaining exam and desk copies of texts, distributing mail, maintaining open communication channels, supporting purchase of supplies needed for teaching |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 10 |
| Activity | Supporting students by answering questions, helping with registration and (basic) advising questions, preparing travel and scholarship documents. Contributing to an inclusive and just environment in all face-to-face, virtual, etc. contexts. |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 5 |
| Activity | Supporting WGS and WGS co-sponsored events through organizing details, persons, and scheduling, securing physical space and/or virtual details, developing advertising and marketing strategies, communicating with campus and community partners, ordering food, and developing surveys or assessments as needed. |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 20 |
| Activity | Assisting with the recruitment, search, hiring, and collection of credentials for faculty. |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 5 |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- CofC - Alumni Career Services
- College of Charleston Website
- Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- Indeed.com
- Internal Job Posting
- jbcjobs (Joint Base Charleston Military & Family Readiness)
- Job Fair
- Monster.com
- Personal Referral
- Post and Courier
- Public Job Posting
- SC Works (SC Department of Employment and Workforce)
- Word of mouth
- Other
- National Labor Exchange
- CareerBuilder
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Application
- Reference List
- Other Document
- Other Document 2
- Other Document 3