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Robert Half

Administrative Assistant

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What they do

An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.

$40,934 / year median in South Carolina

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

We are looking for a dependable Administrative Assistant to support an office in South Carolina. The person in this role will help keep daily administrative and permit-related activities organized while delivering courteous service to internal teams and the public.
Responsibilities:
  • Manage front-office administrative duties and assist with permit-related processing to maintain efficient daily operations.
  • Respond to incoming phone calls and emails promptly, providing clear information and directing inquiries to the appropriate contacts when needed.
  • Enter, update, and verify records with accuracy in office databases and related tracking systems.
  • Prepare, format, and maintain documents, spreadsheets, and correspondence using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Support permit clerk functions by reviewing submitted information for completeness and helping route materials for further processing.
  • Assists contractors, architects and trades people with all aspects of the department's permit process.
  • Works closely with inspectors and all department inspection personnel.
  • Assists the public and attorneys with research of building permit records and provides copies as requested.