Project Assistant; Administrative Assistant

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!

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.

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

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

• 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.

• 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

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

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.

Blue Cross Blue Shield 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…