Administrative Assistant - Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine

JOB SUMMARY

Provides administrative support for the Office of the Dean, the Executive Assistant to the Dean, the Chief of Staff, and the Operations Team for the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine. Maintains a high level of confidentiality. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Serves as first point of contact as receptionist for the Office of the Dean.
• Answers multi-line telephone, monitors vetmed email inbox, provides general information, screens and routes phone calls.
• Greets and directs visitors and receives deliveries.
• Responsible for sorting/delivering all incoming and outgoing mail for the Dean's Office and maintains order in the supply room.
• Orders supplies and monitors available inventory for the Dean's office.
• Maintains copier and other equipment for the Dean's office.
• Assists with maintaining confidential files for the Dean's office.
• Provides backup support for all Office of the dean administrative staff.
• Assists with coordinating mailing of donor thank you notes and holiday cards.

• Assists with Dean's initiatives and projects.
• Works closely with Executive Assistant and Chief of Staff to prioritize tasks to ensure that important deadlines for special projects and events are met.
• Provides central support for planning and coordination of college events and events happening the CVM campus hosted by other Clemson and community partners.
• Fields requests for non-recruiting-related college tours.

• Provides general administrative support to the college's Operations Team, including procurement card and reimbursement requests and processes, meeting minutes, meeting scheduling, document preparation and organization, etc.

• Coordinates student worker schedules and projects for all Office Assistants across the college.

Regular FTE Staff

AA75

• A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment.
• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience.

• Two years in an administrative support role in the education sector.

JOB KNOWLEDGE Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises Student workers only

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: %

None: %

Standard

Hours:

37.5

Expected Salary Range 45000 - 50000 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.

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

Pendleton, SC

October 5, 2026

Military Equivalency:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. Veteran Preference:
South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process.

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.