Administrative Specialist, Student Support Services

Job Responsibilities Initiate and maintain program and student files and electronic database as required for the Student Support Services grant. Maintain a computerized budget ledger in Microsoft Excel. Meet with director monthly to discuss the budget report. Record program activities' expenses and assist Director in assuring compliance with budget policies and limitations. Performs administrative office duties. Types letters, reports, and proposals and ensures that format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation are correct. Drafts, edits, and produces final documents and reports. Organizes and implements general office procedures to keep several activities going at the same time. Records and prepares minutes of meetings. Maintains office supplies and maintains inventory. Orders supplies. Assist with the arrangement, implementation, and supervision of cultural and educational trips and events attended by participants. Arrange transportation for student cultural and colleges trips. Employ daily discretionary decisions relating to the student food arrangements and the purchasing and supervision requirements of the Student Support Services student meals. Minimum and Additional Requirements A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma. Benefits for State Employees 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. Insurance Benefits 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. Retirement Benefits 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. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

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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.