Senior Administrative Coordinator, Security & Operations

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health, dental, and life insurance

15 days annual (vacation) leave per年

15 days of sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

State retirement plans and deferred(')

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking an Administrative Coordinator I to provide leadership administrative support to the Deputy’s direct reports. The role focuses on coordinating operations, ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, and maintaining continuity across facility operations.

With a background in business or public administration and strong data tracking, you will supervise administrative tasks, coordinate meetings, and assist in budget and HR processes to

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree may substitute.
• Knowledge of agency policies, regulations, records management, audits.
• Strong data tracking, reporting, and analysis skills.
• Ability to coordinate meetings and take minutes.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and manages administrative functions for the Associate Deputies and the Director of Administrative Services.
• Back up for administrative coordinators at facilities within Security & Operations.
• Liaison between deputies and leaders to support communication and action item follow-ups.
• Maintains data for daily facility operations and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Manages incoming correspondence and concerns from facilities within Security & Operations.
• Ensures leadership signatures/responses are obtained to prevent delays.
• Monitors the division budget by program areas, tracks expenditures, oversees p-card and purchasing processes, and assists in financial planning.
• Manages HR actions for Division program areas, including onboarding, separations, and postings.
• Collects, enters, and monitors administrative data in designated systems; prepares routine reports.
• Supports leadership decision making by ensuring data integrity and timely submission of required reports/responses.
• Assists with audits, inspections, accreditation standards, and internal reviews.
• Ensures records are organized, accurate, and readily available for oversight.
• Performs additional administrative or coordination duties as directed.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data tracking

Reporting

Meeting coordination

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking an Administrative Coordinator I to provide leadership administrative support to the Deputy’s direct reports. The role focuses on coordinating operations, ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, and maintaining continuity across facility operations.

With a background in business or public administration and strong data tracking, you will supervise administrative tasks, coordinate meetings, and assist in budget and HR processes to