Grants & Administrative Coordinator

State of South Carolina; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible work hours

Job summary

The State of South Carolina, Department of Public Safety, seeks an experienced administrative specialist to support the Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs (OHSJP) in Blythewood, SC. The role covers a wide range of executive support, grant administration and procurement duties.

You will coordinate meetings, prepare correspondence, maintain grant files, and provide backup support to the Administrative Coordinator while ensuring compliance with state policies and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate a variety of administrative functions for the OHSJP.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of general office policies, practices, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and performs a variety of complex business management support and administrative activities for the Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs (OHSJP).
• Coordinates and provides general administrative support to the OHSJP Directors and Managers, including filing, scanning, copying, preparing correspondence; schedules meetings and records/transcribes minutes.
• Prepares and maintains specialized grant files and records including travel requests and reimbursements for the GJJAC.
• Serves as back-up to the Highway Safety Administrative Coordinator and plans procurement of supplies including SCEIS carts.
• Plans and coordinates administrative activities for the OHSJP Justice grant staff across all related programs, drafts letters, prepares grant awards and workshop materials.
• Provides support in deploying and administering the Grants Management System to staff, applicants and subgrantees.

Skills

Communication skills

Administrative coordination

Office practices and procedures

Policy and procedures knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree may substitute for required work experience

Tools

SCEIS

Grants Management System

Job description

The State of South Carolina, Department of Public Safety, seeks an experienced administrative specialist to support the Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs (OHSJP) in Blythewood, SC. The role covers a wide range of executive support, grant administration and procurement duties.

You will coordinate meetings, prepare correspondence, maintain grant files, and provide backup support to the Administrative Coordinator while ensuring compliance with state policies and deadlines.