<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>The SC Department of Agriculture is looking for a top-notch Administrative Coordinator! Do you excel at customer service over the phone and email? Do you like to conduct research on various topics? Are you a master proof-reader? Are you looking for an environment where no two days are alike? Then this position is for you! In this role, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Serve as the front-line manager of the South Carolina Agricultural Tax Exemption (SCATE) team by answering calls and emails from customers for new applications, card renewals, and information updates. </li><li>Send monthly renewal emails to SCATE cardholders. </li><li>Monitor and order supplies for printing and mailing SCATE Cards. </li><li>Facilitate SCATE webpage and application updates with the program software platform provider. </li><li>Coordinate the monthly schedule and provide training for staff that assist with SCATE calls and emails. </li><li>Provide administrative support for the Deputy Commissioner for Agency Operations, Finance and Administration Department, Information Technology (IT) Department, and the Commissioner's Office. </li><li>Organize and maintain records and files, such as asset inventory. </li><li>Coordinate surplus and recycling of IT equipment. </li><li>Perform some tasks for new employee onboarding, like communicating phone numbers and email addresses to Finance and Administration for ordering business cards. </li><li>Complete travel requests, reservations, and reimbursements. </li><li>Proofread print and electronic materials. </li><li>Assemble and distribute the weekly schedule for Division staff. </li><li>Prepare financial requisitions, goods receipts, and scan documents for payments and receivables. </li><li>Serve as the team leader for the main phone line by answering main line phone on assigned days and creating main line phone schedule. </li><li>Review and distribute incoming mail and other correspondence to the correct staff. </li><li>Respond to general information requests that come in via the agency website. </li><li>Attend assorted agricultural meetings and serve as recorder of minutes. </li><li>Assist with media inquiries, Outlook calendar updates, detailed records, mass mailings, meeting preparation, and project execution. </li><li>Maintain and update written procedures and practices in a desk manual for this position. </li></ul> <p>BENEFITS</p> <ul> <li> <p>Generous State benefits to include retirement, health, vision, dental and life insurance.</p> </li><li> <p>Premium for BCBS State Standard Plan for employee only coverage is less than $100/month!</p> </li><li> <p>Premium for BCBS State Standard Plan for full family coverage is only $307/month!</p> </li><li> <p>13 paid holidays; generous annual and sick leave accruals.</p> </li><li> <p>Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Assistance Program</p> </li><li> <p></p> </li><li>Free counseling sessions for employees and household members <p></p> </li><li> <p>Free Life Management Services (legal, financial, and more)</p> </li></ul> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five (5) years administrative or office experience or an Associate's degree and a minimum of seven (7) years' administrative or office experience.</p> </li><li> <p>Valid driver's license and ability to operate a vehicle.</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of governmental, fiscal and personnel procedures, practices and policies. </li><li>Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills. </li><li>Working knowledge of the agriculture industry. </li></ul> <p>Additional Comments</p> <ul> <li>High degree of professionalism is expected. </li><li>Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Publisher, MS Power Point, Outlook email, and Outlook calendar. </li><li>Excellent use of oral and written communication skills; proper grammar. </li><li>Exemplary attention to detail and accuracy. </li><li>Periodic overnight travel required. </li><li>Must be able to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings/events. </li><li>Position is based in the Wade Hampton building on the Statehouse grounds. This is not a remote position, but employee may be eligible for one remote day per week after probationary period. </li></ul>