Administrative Program Specialist

Job Responsibilities

This position offers the opportunity to play an important role in maintaining the integrity of the State's official records while providing outstanding service to businesses, local governments, and the public.

• Employment Agencies
• Business Opportunity registrations
• Cable Franchise filings
• Municipal Annexations
• Trademark registrations and renewals
• Retention for program area
• Provide backup coverage for service of process
• Provide backup coverage for the agency receptionist

A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment.

A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience.

Proficient in basic computer skills.

Ability to communicate effectively.

• Two years of administrative experience in a professional office environment.

• The starting salary for this position will be $40,000 - $45,000 depending upon experience.
• An acceptable review of your past employment history, personal references, and other sources, including, but not limited to, the criminal reference check which will be conducted by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).

The South Carolina Secretary of State offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days of sick leave per year
• Paid parental leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.