Administrative Assistant — Public Service & Scheduling

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Relocation Assistance

Retirement Plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

SC Commission for the Blind (SCCB) is seeking a highly organized Administrative Assistant to provide essential administrative support, manage office operations, and coordinate with vendors and consumers. The role involves front-line customer service, processing purchases, and supporting counselors with appointments and caseload management.

The position requires a high school diploma with related experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for the experience.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and administrative skills.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as front-line customer service for the office, including answering phones and greeting visitors.
• Process fiscal activities such as creating shopping carts/authorizations and issuing purchase orders.
• Review monthly QA Open Encumbrance report and follow up with vendors for documentation.
• Schedule appointments with service providers and notify consumers of upcoming meetings.
• Provide general administrative support including case file maintenance and document preparation.
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors and coordinate services as needed.
• Assist counselors with scheduling meetings and caseload management sessions.
• Manage office supplies and inventory, including ordering and stocking.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Vendor coordination

Education

High school diploma

Job description

SC Commission for the Blind (SCCB) is seeking a highly organized Administrative Assistant to provide essential administrative support, manage office operations, and coordinate with vendors and consumers. The role involves front-line customer service, processing purchases, and supporting counselors with appointments and caseload management.

The position requires a high school diploma with related experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for the experience.