Business Office Administrative Assistant

Business Office Administrative Assistant
Charleston Southern University

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to the Business Office. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role will be responsible for administrative tasks, financial record-keeping, communication, and coordination of office activities. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, professionalism, and a commitment to CSU’s Christian mission. This position embodies CSU’s spirit of hospitality and service, creating welcoming experiences for guests and all levels of the university community. 

Key Responsibilities

•    Provide administrative support to the CFO, including scheduling, correspondence, audits, and document preparation.
•    Assist with financial record-keeping, invoice processing, and budget tracking.
•    Coordinate meetings and prepare agendas.
•    Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
•    Maintain accurate records, files, and databases related to business operations.
•    Serve as a point of contact for internal and external inquiries related to the Business Office.
•    Assist with special projects and reports as assigned by the CFO.
•    Ensure office procedures align with university policies and uphold Christian values in all professional interactions.

Required Skills and Attributes

•    Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
•    Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience, preferably in a business or financial setting.
•    Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•    High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
•    Able to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
•    Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
•    Commitment to the Christian mission and values of CSU.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter (if available), and faith statement and answer all mandatory application questions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About CSU

Located near historic Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston Southern University is a comprehensive institution offering a liberal arts curriculum to over 3,600 students and offers over 60 majors and graduate programs in Education, Business, Criminal Justice, and Nursing.  The mission of the University is “promoting academic excellence in a Christian environment,” and the vision is to be a Christian University nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading and serving.  Charleston Southern has nationally accredited programs in nursing, business, education, music and athletics, and a budget of approximately $60 million.  Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, Charleston Southern employs faculty and staff who are professing Christians.  For more information about the University, please visit www.charlestonsouthern.edu. 

Charleston Southern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Charleston Southern University is a Christian university and tobacco-free campus. We do not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and University-administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may discriminate on the basis of religion in employment. The University has been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University’s religious tenets and core values.