Employability Assistant

Salary: $15.00 HourlyLocation : York County, SCJob Type: Temporary - Part-TimeJob Number: 2026205TAgency: Winthrop UniversityOpening Date: 02/26/2026Closing Date: 3/19/2026 11:59 PM EasternClass Code:: UZ01Position Number:: 2026205TNormal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)Pay Grade: UnclassifiedHiring Range - Min.: $15.00Hiring Range - Max.: $15.00Opening Date: 02/26/2026EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity EmployerAgency Specific Application Procedures:: SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS ARE CONSIDERED PART OF YOUR OFFICIAL APPLICATION. PLEASE COMPLETE THE STATE APPLICATION TO INCLUDE ALL CURRENT AND PREVIOUS WORK HISTORY AND EDUCATION.Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.Job ResponsibilitiesReporting to the WinthropLIFE Program Director, the Employability Assistant supports the WinthropLIFE program and students, is responsible for daily greenhouse operations, and provides transportation for students to off-campus employment sites.Provides coaching to students by modeling job tasks and assessing performance quality.Transports students to off-campus employment sites using university or personal vehicle.Supervises greenhouse planting, watering, fertilizing, pest control and harvesting of plants.Monitors and adjusts temperature, humidity and lighting to ensure optimal greenhouse conditions.Manages resources by controlling water, fertilizer and soil.Manages, trains, schedules and assigns daily tasks of student greenhouse workers.Minimum and Additional RequirementsHigh school diploma.Three years of greenhouse experience.Valid driver's license with clean driving record.Knowledge of planting, growing and selling annuals.Exceptional oral and written communication skills.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff and students.Ability and willingness to transport students in own reliable vehicle to various locations when university vehicleis unavailable.Ability and willingness to assist students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Additional CommentsThis position is for 20 hours per week, beginning August 1, 2026, and ending July 31, 2027.Benefits for State EmployeesThe state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.Insurance BenefitsEligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.Retirement BenefitsState employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.Workplace BenefitsState employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.01Describe your experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.02Describe your experience in growing bedding plants.03Do you possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record?YesNo04Do you have reliable transportation and willing to transport students to off-campus employment sites when a university vehicle is unavailable?YesNo