Job Responsibilities

• Serve as front desk receptionist and first point of contact for visitors, tenants, vendors, and staff.

• Answer telephone calls, respond to emails, and route inquiries appropriately.

• Serve as HR liaison by assisting with new hire paperwork, employee recognition activities, and business card requests.

• Coordinate ordering of office supplies, copier supplies, and drinking water.

• Manage incoming/outgoing mail and package distribution.

• Coordinate State tenant and Department office moves.

• Administer copier accounts, recycling, and toner returns.

• Prepare files, binders, notebooks, meeting packets, and other materials.

• Maintain employee contact lists and administrative records.

• Process IDTs, code invoices, and provide administrative financial support.

• Assist with intranet/web services testing and implementation of updates.

• Coordinate desktop telephone service requests.

• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining confidentiality.

• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

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. 

• Strong communication and customer service skills. 

• Excellent organization and attention to detail.

• Ability to multitask, maintain confidentiality, prioritize work independently, and use standard office technology.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

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.  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: 

*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.