Administrative Assistant (Board of Nursing)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

15 days annual vacation leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Job summary

The State of South Carolina’s Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) invites applications for roles supporting the Board of Nursing. The position involves administrative, technical, and clerical duties to facilitate disciplinary and compliance processes.

Candidates should have a high school diploma with related experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential, as is the ability to handle sensitive information with

Qualifications

• High school diploma and related work experience; bachelor’s degree may substitute.
• Proficiency with office equipment, computers, and Microsoft software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-service oriented with good interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to follow both routine and complex instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative, technical, and clerical duties to support the Board of Nursing.
• Assist with disciplinary and compliance monitoring, including reviewing and serving consent orders, coordinating non-compliant and reinstatement procedures, and tracking hearings and compliance documents.
• Prepare materials for board hearings or meetings, particularly related to disciplinary matters.
• Monitor compliance with worksite approvals and update applicable systems.
• Provide statistical research and reports using databases, systems, and software.
• Respond to inquiries via walk-ins, phone, email, and other methods with timely responses regarding disciplinary and/or compliance processes.
• Process applications and other duties to support the Board of Nursing.

Skills

Office equipment

Computer skills

Written communication

Customer service

Judgment and discretion

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree substitution

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

Responsibilities

• You will perform a variety of administrative, technical, and/or clerical duties to support the processes and functions of the Board of Nursing.
• You will assist with disciplinary and compliance monitoring, including reviewing and serving consent orders, coordinating non-compliant and/or reinstatement procedures, and tracking disciplinary hearings and compliance documents.
• You will assist with preparing materials needed for board hearings or meetings, particularly as it relates to disciplinary matters.
• You will assist with monitoring compliance with worksite approvals and updating applicable systems.
• You will provide statistical research and reports, utilizing applicable databases, systems, and software.
• You will respond to customer inquiries received through walk-ins, telephone calls, e-mails, and other methods providing timely and accurate responses to requests related to the Board of Nursing’s disciplinary and/or compliance processes.
• You will perform a variety of other administrative, technical, and/or clerical duties to support the processes and functions of the Board of Nursing, including processing applications.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Considerable skill and proficiency in the use of office equipment, computers, and software and systems (i.e., Microsoft).
• Knowledge of principles and practices of office management and general administrative functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with individuals.
• Ability to provide good customer service skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in interpreting and applying relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures with licensees.
• Ability to follow both routine and complex instructions.

Other Requirements

• Position works in an office environment with extended periods of sitting and standing.
• May require occasional work outside of normal office hours.
• May be required to lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Daily filing, data entry, telephone and computer use.

Additional Comments

Benefits Offered

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions 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
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

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.