Administrative Assistant III - Comm Dev & Revitalization - 11/10/26

Charleston County Government; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Ins.

SCRS State Retirement Plan

PORS retirement (as applicable)

Annual and Sick Leave

14 Holidays

Job summary

Charleston County Government seeks an Administrative Assistant III to support the Community Development & Revitalization Department. The role handles confidential admin tasks, HR processes, and public-facing inquiries while maintaining data and documents.

You will coordinate projects, manage supplies, and assist leadership with communication and outreach, including grant and program publications. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• A minimum of five years or more of successful experience in an Administrative role supporting an executive, director, or manager.
• A valid SC Driver's license (or obtain within three months of hire) and meet the County’s motor vehicle policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs a complex set of highly confidential and technical administrative tasks.
• Serves as the FMLA and HR representative and processes HR forms for the Director.
• Serves as the primary public-facing representative of CDR, managing inquiries with courtesy and promptness.
• Gathers, updates, distributes, and files information and data using filing systems or databases.
• Maintains and orders office supplies and handles office maintenance issues.
• Manages departmental projects and uses graphic design software and advanced MS Office docs/spreadsheets.
• Participates in community events outreach for department services.
• Oversees program publications within the department.

Skills

Administrative tasks

HR administration

Public-facing communication

Data management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Graphic design software

Microsoft Office (Advanced)

Job description

Administrative Assistant III

The Administrative Assistant III supports the Community Development & Revitalization Department by performing advanced administrative, organizational, and operational tasks that facilitate effective program delivery and community-focused initiatives.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE

$19.34 - $25.32

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate the importance of functions.)

• Performs a complex set of highly confidential and technical administrative tasks.
• Serves as the FMLA and HR representative and processes PAN, Position Changes, and various HR-related forms for the Director.
• Serves as the primary public-facing representative of CDR, ensuring all constituents, applicants, and community partners are treated with respect and receive prompt, accurate, and courteous service; manages citizen inquiries and escalates concerns to appropriate program staff.
• Gathers, assembles, updates, distributes, and files various information, forms, records, and data as requested using traditional filing systems or databases as necessary.
• Maintains and orders office supplies and handles office maintenance issues.
• Manages assigned departmental projects and performs technical administrative functions for the leadership team members, including the use of graphic design software and advanced Microsoft documents/spreadsheets.

Participates in community events outreach for department services.

• Maintains a basic understanding of the Urban Entitlement Grant and other grant programs.
• Responsible for overseeing all program publications within the department.
• Provides administrative support by preparing correspondence, reports, lists, and other documents as instructed and requested by designated office personnel, including meeting preparation.

Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• A minimum of five years or more of successful experience in an Administrative role supporting an executive, director, or manager. A Must possess a valid SC Driver's license (or obtain one within three (3) months of hire) and meet the requirements of the County’s motor vehicle policy.

Benefits

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.