Administrative Assistant (Board of Nursing)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Leave 15 days (vacation)

Sick leave 15 days

13 paid holidays

Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) is seeking an administrative professional to support the Board of Nursing. You will perform a range of clerical duties, assist with disciplinary and compliance monitoring, and help prepare materials for hearings and meetings.

Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, maintaining compliance systems, and processing applications. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are required for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; related work experience may substitute.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for related work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion when interpreting laws and procedures.
• Proficient in standard office software and data entry tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative, technical, and clerical duties to support the Board of Nursing processes.
• Assist with disciplinary and compliance monitoring, including reviewing consent orders and tracking hearings.
• Prepare materials for board hearings or meetings related to disciplinary matters.
• Monitor compliance with worksite approvals and update applicable systems.
• Provide statistical research and reports using databases and software.
• Respond to inquiries from walk-ins, calls, and emails with timely, accurate information.
• Handle general duties including processing applications.

Skills

Office software

Microsoft Office

Office management

Communication

Customer service

Judgment & discretion

Instruction adherence

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree substitution possible

Job description

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 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.

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