Project Assistant; Administrative Assistant

Position: Project Assistant (Administrative Assistant)
Location: New York

Summary Why should you join the Blue Cross Blue Shield 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 Blue Cross Blue Shield 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'sDegree 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/Power Point 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:

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