Jobs at Claflin University

Designs, implements, maintains, and secures campus wired and wireless networks, servers, firewalls, VPNs, and telecommunications systems. Monitors ISP connectivity, resolves escalated help-desk tickets, manages backups and network appliances, supports telephony and video surveillance, and works with vendors to evaluate new technologies.

Provide administrative support including scheduling, travel arrangements, correspondence management, filing, drafting routine letters, preparing e-requisitions, answering multi-line phone, directing visitors, and creating promotional materials.

Coordinate retention services and data management to support student persistence and completion. Manage student success programs, maintain data integrity, perform data collection/analysis and reporting, collaborate with campus departments and Institutional Research, and support retention initiatives and special projects.

Lead and grow the university wind/instrumental program: conduct or supervise ensembles, teach instrumental methods and other undergraduate music education courses, advise and mentor students, supervise student teachers, engage in recruitment, fundraising, budgeting, community and professional organization participation, and pursue scholarly/creative activity.

Provide administrative support for Institutional Effectiveness, including correspondence, scheduling, meeting coordination, invoice and requisition processing (Jenzabar), budget and visa allocation management, executive scheduling and travel arrangements, expense approvals, and improving administrative procedures.

Evaluate domestic and international transcripts, determine transfer credit equivalencies, maintain articulation records and databases, meet a 72-business-hour turnaround, advise students on degree pathways, process transcript orders, communicate decisions to stakeholders, support recruitment/outreach events, and provide occasional evening or weekend coverage for university functions.

Teach digital design courses (3D modeling/animation), support students across majors, maintain research and publications, pursue external grant funding, and prepare students for careers using 3D software, CAD/CAM, Adobe Suite, 3D printing, animation, game design, illustration, and motion graphics on Mac and PC systems.

Tenure-track faculty to coordinate the BA in Music Education: teach music education and methods, supervise student teachers and internships, monitor certification, support accreditation, develop a M.M. proposal, continue research and service, and may teach secondary areas.

Manage payroll, accounts payable, and student refunds; ensure timely, compliant disbursements; maintain controls, reconcile accounts, prepare reports, supervise staff, and support audits using Jenzabar ERP.

Manage the university's annual operating budget, develop revenue and expense estimates, prepare analyses for leadership, provide guidance and training to department budget officers, and develop/implement budgetary policies, procedures, and internal processes.

Provide grant and research administration support: identify funding, prepare and submit proposals, ensure compliance with institutional and government regulations (Uniform Guidance, FAR), monitor grant-funded projects, develop and deliver training, and assist the Associate Vice Provost of Research with regulatory documentation and grant management.

Review and enter payroll source documents, process adjustments (overtime, incentives, docks), manage pre-tax deductions, prepare payroll-related payment vouchers, review tax reports and submissions via Paycom, reconcile deduction liabilities, assist audits, and coordinate with third-party administrators to ensure payroll compliance.

Tenure-track faculty will teach western music history sequence, world music, and general education courses (Music Appreciation, Black Music, Jazz History); develop and teach online courses; maintain research/creative agenda; engage in recruitment, committee service, grantsmanship, and promote DEI and technology-enhanced teaching.

Develops, implements, and evaluates financial literacy programs; manages scholarship portfolio and awards; advises students and parents on financial aid, FAFSA, repayment, and eligibility; conducts workshops and outreach; maintains scholarship database and ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations.

Lead accounting and financial reporting including General Ledger, grant accounting, bursar/student accounts, reconciliations, and month/year-end close. Prepare financial statements and reports, support external audits, ensure GAAP/FASB and federal grant compliance, supervise and mentor staff, and collaborate with campus departments to improve processes and policies.

Serve as strategic HR partner and operational leader, overseeing talent acquisition, management, performance, development, employee relations, policy, classification, compensation, compliance, HRIS/ERP, and large-scale projects. Ensure continuity of HR operations in VP/CHRO absence while improving HR frameworks, service delivery, and team effectiveness across the campus.

Lead and oversee university accounting functions (GL, AP, Payroll, Grants, Bursar), ensure GAAP compliance, manage audits, prepare financial reports and budgets, administer Jenzabar finance modules, supervise staff, and drive process improvements and automation.

Lead development and management of a university-wide institutional effectiveness program, support assessment and accreditation (SACSCOC), consult with academic and administrative units, coordinate QEP and program review, drive quality improvement initiatives, and represent the university on external boards.

Manage bi-weekly and monthly payroll using Paycom; reconcile payroll GL in Jenzabar; prepare journal entries; ensure payroll tax compliance; resolve discrepancies; support audits and reporting; develop payroll policies and reports.

Manage and supervise daily financial aid operations, oversee state and institutional aid programs, award and verify aid, counsel students, coordinate audits, develop training and presentations, and ensure regulatory compliance and customer service.