Administrative Assistant III - Comm Dev & Revitalization 8/27/26

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

Job summary

CHARLESTON COUNTY in South Carolina seeks an Administrative Assistant III to support the Community Development & Revitalization Department with advanced administrative, organizational, and operational tasks essential for program delivery and community-focused initiatives.

The role handles confidential HR processes, serves as the department's public-facing representative, coordinates data, orders supplies, and assists leadership with graphic design and complex documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• At least five years of administrative experience supporting an executive, director, or manager.
• Valid SC Driver's license or ability to obtain within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs a complex set of highly confidential and technical administrative tasks.
• Serves as the HR representative and processes PAN, Position Changes, and HR forms for the Director.
• Acts as the primary public-facing representative, handling inquiries and ensuring courteous service.
• Maintains, updates, and files information using filing systems or databases.
• Maintains office supplies, handles maintenance, and supports department projects.
• Provides admin support including meeting prep and reports; uses graphic design software for documents.
• Participates in community events outreach and understands grant programs.
• Oversees department publications and related communications.

Skills

Advanced administrative tasks

Public-facing communication

Microsoft Excel & Word

Graphic design software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Graphic design software

Databases

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

Qualifications

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.
3. 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.