Administrative Assistant

Job Responsibilities Provides comprehensive administrative and technical support to the Statewide Outreach Division operations, including but not limited to generating documents, spreadsheets, and reports. Maintains active physical filing system and manages the systematic transfer, cataloging and boxing of inactive files for archiving. Manages financial workflows by processing purchase requisitions, invoices, forms, and SCEIS shopping carts/goods receipts. Assists with special projects, referrals, and compiling training or technical support materials. Serves as the primary point of contact for the Columbia Outreach Center and Charleston Center, handle phone calls, emails, faxes and visitors with a focus on positive customer service. Collaborates with all statewide programming to maintain and disperse inventory, office supplies, and equipment. Arranges conference room reservations, sets up technical and printed meeting materials, coordinates hotel bookings, and handles catering/lunch logistics for workshops and conferences. Minimum and Additional Requirements Must possess an Associate Degree and six years experience in business administration, public administration or administrative services, or a bachelor's degree with 4 years experience in business administration, public administration, or administrative services. Additional Comments If selected for an interview you must provide verification of your highest level of education (e.i., copy of BA degree, high school diploma, college transcript) and if applicable, licensure and/or certification (e.i., nursing licensure, teacher licensure, bus driving certification. Benefits 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. State of South Carolina