Administrative Coordinator

Salary: $39,300.00 - $66,800.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 191218
Agency: Department of Administration
Division: Chief of Staff
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH10
Position Number:: 60016102
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN07
Hiring Range - Min.: $39,300.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $66,800.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: The Department of Administration will not sponsor employment visas for this position. All applicants must apply online.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
Administrative Coordinator I

The Department of Administration's (Admin) Chief of Staff office is seeking an enthusiastic Administrative Coordinator to join our Learning and Organizational Development (LOD) team. The LOD team fosters the coordination and delivery of professional development and training initiatives for state employees. In this role, you will provide efficient and reliable administrative support for the Learning and Organizational Development team, working to ensure the delivery of accurate, precise and effective services to all customers. This role is ideal for an individual with exceptional communication and organizational skills and focused on facilitating engaging, learner-centered experiences.


This position is onsite in Columbia, SC.


Responsibilities of the Administrative Coordinator I:

• Process billing for LOD team training services, prepare invoices, coordinate payments for contracted instructors, and monitor invoices to ensure timely payment.
• Maintain supplies and coordinate necessary expenses.
• Coordinate training logistics by researching and reserving training venues, preparing instructor and training contracts, and providing administrative support and back-up assistance for training programs, as needed.
• Prepare and process financial and metrics reports.
• Coordinate the LOD team's technology resources by monitoring equipment needs, including laptops and mobile devices, and managing related purchases as needed.
• Maintain and update training and participant information within the Learning Management System.
• Serve as a liaison and coordinate with Facilities Management and Parking Services for related requests and services to support
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma and at least two (2) years of relevant experience in administrative services.
• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.

Additional Requirements:
The employee should be proficient using MS office and some familiarity with the use of current technology systems (LMS); have exceptional organizational skills to assist in complex processes (i.e. inputting information on spreadsheets and other electronic documents) and have experience in general office management and in providing high level coordination support.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Additional Comments
The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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• No

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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship from the Department of Administration for employment visa status?

• Yes
• No

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Please select which of the options below best represents your level of education and experience.

• A high school diploma and at least two (2) years of relevant experience in administrative services.
• At least a bachelor's degree.
• None of the above.

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