State of South Carolina · 23 hours ago
Administrative Assistant (Dietetics, Opticianry, Optometry, LTHC)
Lexington County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expThe State of South Carolina's Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the agency's mission. The role involves processing applications for various boards, ensuring compliance, and providing customer service related to licensing and continuing education requirements.
Government
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
You will process initial, renewal, and/or reinstatement applications for assigned boards/panels (via paper and online), utilizing applicable databases and software
You will review and evaluate documents and ensure all necessary requirements for licensure are completed
You will serve as the disciplinary/compliance monitoring designee, including preparing orders and agreements, preparing letters of caution, monitoring licensee compliance with orders and agreements, the payment of fines, and attendance of educational courses
You will assist with the preparation of proceedings and hearings, particularly as it relates to disciplinary proceedings
You will respond to customer inquiries received through walk-ins, telephone calls, e-mails, and other methods providing timely and accurate responses to the assigned boards/panels application, licensing, and continuing education requirements and processes
You will perform a variety of other administrative and technical functions such as processing various applications, preparing lists, drafting correspondence, preparing reports and newsletters, sending letters, maintaining files, communicating with examination providers regarding scores, updating applicable websites, and completing the continuing education audit
Qualification
Required
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
MANDATORY: Must be able to successfully complete a fingerprint-based background check and be vetted by SLED Criminal Justice Information Services
Preferred
A high school diploma and three (3) years' of experience that is directly related to the area of employment
Knowledge of principles and practices of office management and general administrative functions
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in interpreting and applying laws/policies and procedures with licensees
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to understand and follow routine and complex instructions
Considerable skill in the use of office equipment, computers, and software
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Company
State of South Carolina
South Carolina is a southeastern U.S. state.
10001+ employees
Funding
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