Administrative/Staff Position at Claflin University  

      
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JOB TITLE	Program Support Technician Division : Institutional Advancement
Claflin University	CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, founded in 1869 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, is recognized as one of the premier comprehensive institutions in the southeast.  The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers broad based education in liberal arts and sciences combined with internships and other career focused programs.  The institution also has nationally accredited programs:  the Business program by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); The teacher Education program by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); The chemistry program by the American Chemical Society (ACS); and the Music program by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Claflin offers the undergraduate degree in 33 areas and three graduate programs:  the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies.  The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries.  U.S. News & World Report, in it 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin tenth among Baccalaureate Colleges in the South and singled out the University for its High Graduation Rate.  The latter has also been noted in The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education.  Further, Consumers Digest has recently ranked Claflin University number three nationally in its “Top 5 Best Value” category among Private Colleges and Universities. Throughout its 138-year history, Claflin has proudly upheld its charter to never deny any individual employment or admission to the University because of race, gender or religion
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES	The Program Support Technician will provide support within the Annual Fund Unit under the supervision of the Associate Vice President and other professional staff. He/she will work as part of a team with the annual fund staff to support, encourage, and facilitate the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors and potential donors, in order to maximize the financial support for University priorities. He/she will manage donor records and scholarship files; produce various annual funds, alumni giving, and prospect research reports as well as track inventory and assist in maintaining various administrative reports for the unit. The candidate must draft and prepare correspondence, edit downloads from the database; maintain computerized records; track budgets for specific activities; coordinate meetings/appointments; order items through the on-line e-requisition (purchasing) system; file, photocopy and handle mail. Assist with budget matters as required and assist the Unit with events. Greet visitors to the office, direct telephone calls and respond to inquiries by telephone and in person; process travel/expenses reports and assist with travel arrangements; attend Unit meetings and take minutes. Perform other duties assigned by the Associate Vice President, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and/or President.
QUALIFICATIONS	An associate degree in secretarial science or a related discipline is required. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management or a related discipline is strongly preferred.  Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills; be proficient in database applications, Internet, and automated systems; and have demonstrated ability to plan and organize activities.  Applicant must have considerable knowledge of office practices and procedures; executive’s responsibilities; and agency programs, policies and procedures.  Previous senior level administrative or office management experience in a customer service environment is preferred.
GENERAL INFORMATION	Position Title:    Program Support Technician Division:                       Institutional Advancement         Recruitment Pool:         Open to the General Public Position Type:  Full-time Staff Source of Funding:        Grant-Funded/Restricted Posting Date:                April 3, 2008 Closing Date:                Open Until Filled Work Days:                  Monday - Friday Working Hours:            8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:	Candidates must submit an application, an unofficial transcript and three current letters of recommendation to: Human Resources Office Claflin University 400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 Fax # 803-531-5818 E-mail: eeasterlin@claflin.edu

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Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process should contact the Human Resources Office before the closing date. Office Number: 803-535-5635 Job Line Number: 803-535-5394, TDD Number: 1-800-735-8583.

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Twanda Allen
Human Resource
Asst. Director of Human Resources
Email: tallen@claflin.edu
Phone: (803) 535-5420
Fax: (803)-531-2860
Email: tallen@claflin.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer