Job ID: 1794641
Reference Code: AJ-Administrative Assistant- Columbia
Job Summary
We are seeking an Administrative Assistant for long-term contract opportunities supporting public sector programs in Columbia, SC. This on-site role is ideal for a detail-oriented administrative professional who enjoys research, documentation, case processing, and working within structured procedures.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: $15.00 per hour.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Location: Columbia, SC.
- Work arrangement: On-site.
- Employment type: Contract/Temporary.
- Opportunity type: Long-term contract opportunities.
The Administrative Assistant will support important program operations by reviewing records, verifying information, updating systems, and helping ensure accurate and timely processing. This opportunity offers steady weekday hours, a professional office environment, supportive team interaction, and the chance to gain valuable experience supporting state-level services. Candidates who are organized, dependable, and comfortable learning detailed processes can build strong administrative and government program support experience in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Review applications, forms, records, and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.
- Research and verify information using multiple computer systems, databases, and internal resources.
- Process transactions, update records, and maintain detailed documentation according to established procedures.
- Analyze information and make determinations based on policies, guidelines, and program requirements.
- Request additional information when needed and communicate professionally with customers, partner agencies, and internal teams.
- Manage assigned workloads while meeting quality, productivity, confidentiality, and deadline expectations.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Review and process administrative documents, applications, and records.
- Research, verify, and analyze information across multiple systems.
- Maintain accurate case, program, or transaction records.
- Communicate professionally while supporting customers, internal teams, and partner agencies.
- 3 to 5 years of administrative, clerical, customer service, eligibility, case processing, or related office experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately in a high-volume environment.
- Ability to learn, interpret, and follow policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
- Comfortable navigating multiple computer systems and databases simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organization, prioritization, follow-up, and deadline management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in administrative support, healthcare, insurance, customer service, case management, claims processing, financial review, or government-related environments.
- Prior experience reviewing documentation, processing records, or making determinations based on established procedures.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and productivity.
- Interest in gaining long-term experience within public sector program support.