Executive Assistant III Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Executive Assistant III

Salary
$79,600.00•$143,300.00 Annually
Location Richland County, SC
Job Type
FTE•Full-Time
Job Number
8506
Agency
State Treasurer’s Office
Division
Executive Division
Opening Date
06/13/2025
Closing Date
6/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AI30

Position Number:

0000

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday•Friday (8:30•5:00)
Pay Band
Band 8
Opening Date
06/05/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Conditional selection of individuals will be based on candidate education, training and experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation. Please submit state application along with a copy of college transcript. A resume may be attached but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the employment applications. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed to determine qualifications for position.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Acts as the Executive Assistant for leadership in the Executive Division of the State Treasurer’s Office, an agency that promotes a culture that stresses high performance, accountability and collaboration. Excels in performing a broad variety of administrative responsibilities for the State Treasurer’s Office in a fast-paced environment that supports high performance, exceptional work product, accountability and collaboration.
Prioritizes conflicting needs of staff, handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
Provides support to senior leadership for various special projects, research assignments and agency projects. Coordinates and communicates with necessary parties. Complies, documents and retains information related to the State Treasurer’s Office initiatives and programs. Identifies and coordinates available resources to manage and accomplish administrative assignments. Performs complex research and analysis on applicable laws and regulations to assist the executive preparation of legal documents. Assists the executive staff in the review, drafting and editing of contracts, legislation and other legal documents. Assists in preparation of meetings of the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, Board of Financial Institutions and Quarterly STO Investment meetings which includes research and preparation of reports. Manages an extremely active calendar of appointments, shelters work products to completion, reviews and edits complex documents, performs research, creates and maintains tracking documents, and organizes and maintains paper and electronic files. Composes general correspondence and reports. Compiles, documents and retains information related to agency initiatives and programs.
Cross trains and serves as backup for Legislative matters. Serves as liaison to the general public, public officials and other state institutions as well as state and local government representatives.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Agency Minimum Qualifications•:
A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance or relevant major. A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in business management, legal administration, public administration, administrative support services, or project management.
•Candidates must specifically meet the Agency Minimum Requirements or an equivalent combination of education and experience to be considered for this position.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to coordinate diverse administrative functions. Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Incumbent must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to plan and organize effectively. Ability to exercise sound judgment and confidentiality at all times. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products. The State Treasurer’s Office promotes a culture that stresses high performance, accountability and collaboration.
The successful candidate must be high energy and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment, while juggling multiple priorities and still delivering quality work. Must possess a high degree of emotional intelligence, positive attitude, utilize a solution-driven approach to problem solving and understand the importance of maintaining positive working relationships with both internal staff and external service providers. These qualities will enable the ideal candidate to be best suited to further our mission of providing consumer facing investment and financial programs to the citizens of South Carolina.
Must be able to safely lift and carry files, books and reports weighing up to 20 lbs. Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for intermittent periods of time. Must be able to reach, bend, and twist at the waist to perform filing, desk work, and operate general office equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
Finance and/or accounting or paralegal experience is highly preferred. Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills as well as experience with document management are highly preferred. Previous experience working with Senior Leadership of an organization.
Additional Comments
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from consideration for employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please submit a copy of college transcript along with completed application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed state application to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
State Treasurer’s Office
Address
1200 Senate Street
Suite 214
Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
Phone
803-734-2638
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