Administrative Assistant, Child Care Licensing (Public Service)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking an ES Administrative Assistant for Child Care Licensing in Charleston County. This role provides essential secretarial and administrative support, serves as receptionist, and assists with licensing inquiries.

Responsibilities include coordinating office operations, processing invoices, maintaining mail and faxes, and supporting supervision staff. A High School Diploma is required; an Associate degree or higher is preferred for some

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred for select positions.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to Child Care Licensing Regional Supervisor and staff; serves as receptionist for Regional Office.
• Answers telephones and screens/directs calls; answers general questions from the public regarding licensing of childcare facilities.
• Coordinates use and maintenance of State vehicles; processes accident reports.
• Coordinates orientation of new providers.
• Processes and submits invoices for payment; orders supplies.
• Receives, opens, dates, stamps incoming mail and routes to appropriate staff; handles mail/faxes; maintains office equipment.

Skills

Administrative support

Receptionist duties

Customer service

Office procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or higher preferred

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking an ES Administrative Assistant for Child Care Licensing in Charleston County. This role provides essential secretarial and administrative support, serves as receptionist, and assists with licensing inquiries.

Responsibilities include coordinating office operations, processing invoices, maintaining mail and faxes, and supporting supervision staff. A High School Diploma is required; an Associate degree or higher is preferred for some