Meet Candice Heatherly, Administrative HR Officer for the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Forestry & Life Sciences
Can you tell us about your role here at Clemson?
As the Administrative Officer I serve as the initial contact for staff and student hires for
Cooperative Extension, Experiment Station, Livestock Poultry Health, Regulatory Services,
Clemson Forest, and other divisions within CAFLS for personnel and recruitment actions, as well
as staff relations issues. I work with both on campus and off campus staff and students around the
state. I work with our HR Service Managers daily to ensure recruitment, onboarding, and all other
areas of the full cycle human resources are completed in a timely and effective manner. I see my
role as being the go-to person for human resources questions and concerns. If I don’t know the
answer, I typically know where to find it. I also serve on several committees within the college, serve
as a Staff Senator for CAFLS, and work with Civil Rights compliance for our USDA funded
programs.
What is something fun we might not know about you?
Something fun that people might not know about me is that I run a non-profit, The Comfort
Cause, that provides comfort bags to those experiencing a cancer diagnosis. It is truly a passion of
mine. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021, and at the time, so many family, friends,
coworkers, and even strangers helped me through that time. I could never repay them, but I can
pass along the support and comfort they provided to me!
What brought you to Clemson?
As my husband transitioned out of the Marine Corps, we moved back to the area. I knew I wanted to
work for Clemson. As a 2009 Clemson graduate, it is truly home to me. I was so grateful to get to work at
the place that helped to develop me as a person.
Is there anything you would like for people to know about your department?
I have truly loved working at Clemson. It feels like a family, not just a place to work or attend
school. Over the past 10 years, I’ve been incredibly grateful for the many opportunities for both
personal and professional growth. Through programs like CU Grow, the ETAP benefit that
allowed me to earn my Master’s degree, employee wellness trainings like Struggle Well, and my
involvement in Staff Senate, I’ve been able to grow in meaningful ways. The staff at Clemson
are truly exceptional, and I’m deeply appreciative of the work they do and the impact they
make every day. It is not just a job, it is a family.
The Clemson Champion is Staff Senate’s spotlight for exceptional staff and teams at Clemson. Stay tuned and meet more Clemson Champions in future posts.
