Administrative Assistant - 60024550 (REPOST)

Posting number: 191153

Department: Department of Education

Job classification: Administrative Assistant

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administrative Assistant

Summary

*THIS POSITION IS REPOSTED - Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply*

The mission of the South Carolina Department of Education is to serve students, support teachers, empower parents, and engage the community so that every student graduates prepared to reach their full potential.

Will perform administrative support duties following established office procedures in support of the adult education and office leadership within the Office of Career Readiness.

• Answers and responds to phone and email inquiries. Open and distribute mail. Prepare travel requests and secure car rentals for assigned staff. Develop travel reimbursement documentation for assigned staff.

• Create and monitor ART routings and shopping carts. Responsible for bill paying. Assists with ordering office supplies and materials as needed. Develop and Implement Application. 

• Assist the office with inventorying and monitoring equipment purchases.

• Prepare print orders for the department’s internal print shop – collate and assemble printed projects upon request. Operate as an office backup for this task.

• Assist with the onboarding of personnel employed by the Office. Assists with the development, maintenance and monitoring of internal office procedures. Serves as liaison responsible for disseminating current office/department policies and procedures.

• Performs additional duties assigned by office leadership.

This position is located in the Office of Career Readiness.

Examples of duties

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and two (2) years of secretarial experience; or an associate degree in secretarial science or related field.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment while demonstrating sound judgement and making timely, effective decisions.

Supplemental information

As a part of a generous compensation package, we offer comprehensive benefits that include generous paid time off, preeminent health care benefits, professional development opportunities, pension, and a 401(k).

The South Carolina Department of Education offers an exceptional benefits package that includes: 

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children. 
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year. 
• 15 days sick leave per year. 
• 13 paid holidays. 
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

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