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

Charleston County Government; South Carolina; On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston County Government's Community Development & Revitalization Department seeks an Administrative Assistant III to perform advanced administrative, organizational, and operational tasks that support program delivery and community initiatives.

The position handles HR duties (FMLA, PAN and position changes), serves as the public-facing representative, manages records, orders supplies, oversees projects, uses graphic design software and advanced Microsoft documents, and helps with community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum five years of administrative experience supporting an executive, director, or manager.

Responsibilities

• Performs a complex set of highly confidential and technical administrative tasks.
• Serves as the FMLA and HR representative and processes PAN, Position Changes, and HR forms for the Director.
• Acts as the primary public-facing representative of CDR, handling inquiries with courtesy and prompt service.
• Gathers, assembles, updates, distributes, and files forms and data using filing systems or databases.
• Maintains and orders office supplies and handles maintenance issues.
• Manages departmental projects and uses graphic design software and advanced MS documents/spreadsheets.
• Participates in community events outreach for department services.
• Maintains understanding of the Urban Entitlement Grant and other grants.
• Oversees all program publications within the department.
• Provides administrative support by preparing correspondence, reports, and meeting materials.

Skills

HR administration

Public service

Communication

Confidential handling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Graphic design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

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

1. Performs a complex set of highly confidential and technical administrative tasks.
2. Serves as the FMLA and HR representative and processes PAN, Position Changes, and various HR-related forms for the Director.
3. 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.
4. Gathers, assembles, updates, distributes, and files various information, forms, records, and data as requested using traditional filing systems or databases as necessary.
5. Maintains and orders office supplies and handles office maintenance issues.
6. 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.
7. Participates in community events outreach for department services.
8. Maintains a basic understanding of the Urban Entitlement Grant and other grant programs.
9. Responsible for overseeing all program publications within the department.
10. 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.

1. Bachelor’s Degree required.
2. 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.