Virtual EA

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online. Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Responsibilities of the Executive Assistant I:
The Executive Assistant serves as the primary administrative partner to the Agency Director, providing high-level, complex administrative and project management support to advance the agency's mission. The Executive Assistant serves as the administrative liaison to the SC First Steps Board of Trustees and the Early Childhood Advisory Council overseeing meeting logistics, official documentation, and compliance with the Freedom of Information Act(FOIA). This position provides administrative and procurement backing to the senior management team, assists with interagency workgroups, and in the execution of internal events and staff meetings. Working under the SC First Steps Executive Director, employee must have the ability to work independently and collaboratively to accomplish responsibilities, goals and projects.
strong interpersonal and customer service capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to interact effectively and professionally with executive-level leadership, public officials, and the general public. Proven ability to exercise a high degree of discretion, sound judgment, and initiative when handling sensitive, confidential, and high-impact agency matters. demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and minimal supervision. Ability to understand and apply statutory meeting requirements, official minutes transcription standards, and public compliance rules, including the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Exhibits proactive initiative, adaptability, and a strong willingness to support collaborative agency goals, internal culture-building events, and cross-functional teams.

Serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external constituents. Maintains the Agency Director's calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, and teleconferences. Conserves the Agency Director's time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence and drafting letters. documents, and meeting agendas. Coordinates travel itineraries and processes associated travel and expense reconciliations for the Agency Director. Provides high-level coordination and project management support for programs, special projects, and strategic initiatives as assigned.
Serves as the principal administrative and governance liaison to the SC First Steps Board of Trustees and the Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC). Manages essential board documentation, including mileage reimbursements. Serves as an active member of the Internal Events Team, working in close collaboration with the Human Resources Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute meetings and other professional development activities. Provides administrative and logistical assistance to ensure the successful delivery of agency-wide connection events.
Provides essential administrative support to the senior management team to facilitate cross-agency communication and alignment. Serves as an operational backup to the Facilities Manager and collaborates with and provides dedicated administrative assistance to internal and external workgroups to support the execution of the agency's mission and strategic goals.
A bachelor's degree and a minimum of three to five (3-5) years of high-level administrative or executive support experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and extensive administrative experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to 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. Direct experience providing administrative support to executive level leadership, and/or Board of Trustees. SC First Steps 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. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. SC First Steps offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children. 13 paid holidays
• Retirement benefit choices*
• State Retirement Plan
• State Optional Retirement Program

*please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

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.

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. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. By selecting "yes" I am confirming that I have attached all of the required documents to this application.
Do you at least possess a bachelor's degree and a minimum of three to five (3-5) years of high-level administrative or executive support experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and extensive administrative experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities?
Do you at least have direct experience providing administrative support to executive level leadership, and/or Board of Trustees. SC State Jobs Website - jobs.sc.gov
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