Administrative Assistant - REPOST

Salary: $37,200.00 - $48,300.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 186113
Agency: Department of Education
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AA75
Position Number:: 60025251
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN06
Hiring Range - Min.: $42,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $46,000.00
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The South Carolina Department of Education does not accept faxed, mailed, or hand delivered applications.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
*THIS POSITION IS REPOSTED - Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply*
The person in this position will serve as office manager to coordinate efforts to ensure that all general and essential office functions are covered at all times (e.g., email correspondences, phone and written inquiries, scheduling, copying, scanning, obtaining and processing incoming and outgoing mail). Review and submit all travel requests and reimbursements for all staff, consultants, instructors, and trainees. Develop, maintain/organize, and monitor internal office files, and personnel office records. Responsible for maintaining records according to retention schedules. Responsible for the procurement of all supplies, shopping carts, training materials, equipment, and contractual services for the office. Obtain quotes and tax ID numbers (W-9) for all vendors. Responsible for setting up contracts for consultants paid from grant funds, submit and monitor payments against the budget for grants through the office budget contact. Effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion according to schedules, deadlines, and goals. Track departmental workflows. Responsible for entering, monitoring, and tracking agency routing in the Agency Routing Tool (ART) system. Track office deadlines, action items, and goal progress. Relieve Director and office of routine administrative matters (scheduling assistance, perform relevant research). Assist Director with developing, maintaining and monitoring internal office procedures, including standard operating procedures, policies, and creating/mailing correspondences; ensure that documents submitted for signatures meet the requirements. Analyze business processes and performance related to document flow, efficiency, and adherence to policies. Recommend changes in system design to facilitate compliance, standardization, and improve performance. Exercise good judgement and discretion in interpreting and applying policies and procedures as well as decision making. With input and assistance from the Office Director and staff, develop, maintain, update and improve materials for school districts related to health and services (i.e., Medicaid and USDA programs), including, but not limited to, training materials, seminar materials, and setting up meetings, webinars and conferences. Assist with coordinating training logistics. Assists with onboarding and offboarding tasks. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

This position is located in the Office of Nutrition Programs.

Minimum and Additional Requirements


A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications


A high school diploma and two (2) years of administrative/clerical experience or an associate degree and administrative/clerical experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience.

Additional Comments


Position requires extensive typing/computer work. Position may require some in-state travel.
ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
Benefits for State Employees
The 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 Benefits
Eligible 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 Benefits
State 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 Benefits
State 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.
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I understand that a criminal record investigation will be conducted prior to employment being offered by the South Carolina Department of Education. My personal identifying information will be processed through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).

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Do you have a high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment? A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience.

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Do you have a high school diploma and two (2) years of administrative/clerical experience or an associate degree and administrative/clerical experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience.

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