Project Assistant (Administrative Assistant)

001 BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

Dental and vision coverage

401k retirement savings plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

On-site cafeterias

Education Assistance

Service Recognition

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is hiring a Project Assistant to provide administrative support and coordinate projects. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational skills.

This full-time position operates on-site in Columbia, SC, with normal business hours. Benefits include health plans, retirement savings plan, and subsidized educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of project coordination or related experience.
• 1 year of experience with word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination for various area specific projects.
• Prepare reports, letters, and presentations.
• Organize and expedite work flow through management's office.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Basic business math proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but we've been part of the national landscape for more than seven decades, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies, allowing us to build on various business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Description Position Purpose

We are currently hiring for a Project Assistant to join BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. In this role as a Project Assistant, you will provide a wide variety of administrative and staff support services, coordinate more complex and diverse area specific projects, administer programs, projects and processes requiring area specific knowledge, operate a desktop computer and need to be proficient in working with assorted software, tools and systems utilized in the area.

Location

This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday. You will work an onsite 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:00AM-5:00PM. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional overtime. This role is located at 17 Technology Circle Columbia, SC 29203

Government Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, which requires applicants to be a U.S. Citizen.

What You’ll Do

• Provides coordination for a variety of area specific projects.
• Completes project support functions.
• Gathers information.
• Prepares letters, reports, graphs, forms or presentations.
• Organizes and expedites the flow of work through management's office, including maintenance of highly confidential files and records, both paper and electronic.
• Coordinates with purchasing to ensure adequate supplies are on hand at all times.
• Coordinates and completes special projects as assigned by management.

To Qualify For This Position, You’ll Need The Following

• Required Education: Associate's Degree
• Equivalency: 2 years job related work experience
• Required Work Experience: 2 years of project coordination or other job related work experience including 1 year working proficiently with word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet and database applications software.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Strong organizational skills. Good judgment skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Basic business math proficiency. Strong analytical or critical thinking skills. Excellent knowledge of business etiquette and letter composition.
• Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office.
• We Prefer That You Have The Following: 3 years of administrative, project specialization, or industry-specific experience including computer/software such as Word/Excel/PowerPoint Inventory management experience Experience ordering supplies Experience opening support tickets Customer service skill

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes The Following

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans
• dental and vision coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Education Assistance
• Service Recognition
• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail] or call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Here’s more information. Some states have required notifications. Here’s more information.

Welcome Here’s Your Smart Career Move

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. Business and political climates may change, but we’re stronger than ever. Our A.M. Best rating is A+ (Superior) — making us the only health insurance company in South Carolina with that rating. We’re the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Veterans Welcome

BlueCross is a strong supporter of our veterans, and many service men and women have joined our ranks. We’ve found the dedication, work ethic and job skills that serve well in the military excel in many of our lines of business, and we proudly have veterans filling positions in Human Resources, Information Technology, Customer Service, Operations, General Services and more. Through our government contracts, we also have employees serving at Shaw Air Force Base, the Naval Health Clinic in Charleston, the Naval Hospital in Beaufort and in our hometown of Columbia, S.C., at Ft. Jackson. If you are a full-time employee in the National Guard or Reserves, we will even cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty.