T he Administrative and Advancement Assistant is responsible for providing a wide range of clerical duties, office administrative duties, project coordination, office maintenance, and basic accounting support to Coker University's Office of Institutional Advancement (IA) and President's Office (PO). This position reports directly to the Vice President of IA and the Director of the PO.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as primary point of contact for general inquiries via email, telephone, and social media and logging of inquiries (IA and PO).
• Preparation of initial response to inquiry and assigning to appropriate team members
• Preparation and distribution of daily, weekly and monthly reporting (IA).
• Coordinate interoffice mail distribution schedule and materials (IA and PO).
• Responsible for inventory management and ordering of materials, supplies, catering, and other services (IA and PO).
• Perform general clerical duties including supporting mass mailings/emails, and the timely recognition of gifts (IA and PO).
• Develop working knowledge of the donor and alumni database to manage donor information and run donor reports (IA and PO).
• Support in assigned project-based work which may include drafting and modifying a variety of documents and/or correspondence as well as performing basic accounting functions (e.g. event budgets) (IA and PO).
• Be a liaison for large University events such as graduation (IA and PO).
• Occasional evenings and weekends with some travel requiredSupport as required (IA and PO).
• Other duties as assigned and/or required

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years working experience in a similar administrative capacity where confidentiality, punctuality, and a detailed approach to tasks was expected
• Exposure to, or experience in, a sales and/or event planning environment
• Experience performing basic accounting functions
• Self-starter, flexible, and able to work independently
• Ability to multi-task and change priorities constantly as needed in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional telephone, email, and social media etiquette
• An ability to adapt technologies to benefit office efficiency
• Superior customer service skills in addition to professional personal presentation required

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to https://coker.isolvedhire.com/pages/JobOpportunities Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

University Standard Service and Excellence Expectations

Coker's standards of service and excellence to the campus and community is an institutional priority for the university. We pride ourselves in our customer service, communication, and availability to our stakeholders and employees through efficient response times, detailed information, and professionalism.

Coker University readies undergraduates for personal and professional success through a distinctive four-year program that emphasizes a practical application of the liberal arts as well as hands-on and discussion-based learning within and beyond the classroom. Coker is ranked among the "Best Colleges" in the South by U.S. News & World Report as well as The Princeton Review. Located in Hartsville, Coker is within two hours of the cultural, financial and recreational resources of Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston and Myrtle Beach.

Coker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, veterans or military status, or against individuals with disabilities, or other legally protected classifications in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational or extracurricular programs, activities or facilities.