Job Description

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

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Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?


One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.


Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.


So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

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Provides administrative and complex support to the State Veterinarian/Director of Livestock-Poultry Health (LPH)/Executive Director of CAFLS and the Deputy State Veterinarian for all division activities. Coordinates designs, layouts and updates the LPH website. Assists with emergency management responses in animal disaster and disease events. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

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50% - Essential - Administrative Support:

Administrative support activities for both the State and Deputy State Veterinarian that may include scheduling appointments and meetings, note taking, answer phones, assist scheduling and hosting conferences, etc. Duties will also include, and are not limited to, preparing and filing all materials with the SC Legislative Council to promulgate rules and regulations for Animal Health Programs and SC Meat-Poultry Inspection Department; issuing marketing permits for Biological Products in SC upon approval by the State Veterinarian as required by SC law; preparing and submitting, in consultation with the Director, all annual reports which includes accountability reports for the state and the university; maintain division SOPs, monitor and update retention schedule. Serve as assistant division HR coordinator and assistant administrative lead for the division.



15% - Essential - Division Website Coordinator:

Coordinates with the web developer assigned by CAFLS Communications and Marketing and works with each LPH unit to design, maintain, and regularly update the division's website content.


15% - Essential - Complex Administrative Support:

Actively support the animal disease traceability program with activities that includes maintaining a database of SC accredited veterinarians, and answer inquiries about livestock identification and traceability and training of participants. Additional duties may include designing, issuing, and distributing relevant forms and cards, processing exceptions; developing/updating SOPs and FAQs; and assist with education and outreach activities, including design and setup of displays and training of assistants.



10% - Essential - Promotional Content and Presentation:

Prepares newsletters, displays, and other promotional and educational materials for LPH and represents the division at trade shows, conventions, and other events. Regularly updates social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, X, YouTube) postings.



10% - Essential - Emergency Management Program Support:

Complete annual training and exercises for state emergency operations center and incident management team for Emergency Support Function-17 and animal disease response activities. Will be assigned ESF-17 duties as needed and participate as a member in the agricultural animal incident management team during animal disaster and disease events.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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Education - High School or Equivalent

Work Experience 3+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

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Education - Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, Business Administration, Communication, or Marketing

RESPONSIBILITIES

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JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.



BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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10% - Stand for prolonged period

40% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period

10% - Walk or move about

10% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc

15% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)

100% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

100% - Recognize or inspect visually

10% - Move, transport, raise or lower

5% - Extends hands or arms in any direction

100% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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15% - Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

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Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

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Expected Salary Range: $ 39,764.00 - $ 52,600.00



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.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

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Essential Level 1 employee



Required to respond during an emergency closure or modified operations in order to provide the University's initial response to the emergency situation, including the execution of mission essential functions. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

JOB LOCATION:

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Columbia, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

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Apply by January 15, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

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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 is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.



To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

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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.