Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant for an opportunity in Columbia, SC. This role supports important administrative functions and background screening processes for individuals seeking approval within regulated environments.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys data entry, research, compliance-focused work, and confidential administrative support. The position offers a structured office setting, hands-on training, and opportunities to develop specialized skills in records review and screening procedures. Candidates with an interest in research, compliance, investigative support, or regulatory administration may find this role especially rewarding.

The work environment is a small office environment where accuracy, teamwork, confidentiality, and professionalism are essential to daily success.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct background screening reviews and verification processes for individuals undergoing eligibility or suitability assessments within regulated programs and services.
- Research criminal history records, fingerprint-based information, public records, and applicant data using internal databases and specialized research tools.
- Accurately enter, maintain, and update applicant information within tracking systems and electronic databases.
- Receive, log, and process incoming correspondence while maintaining organized administrative records and documentation.
- Provide professional customer service by answering incoming calls, responding to inquiries, and directing requests as appropriate.
- Perform additional administrative, clerical, and operational support duties as needed to assist with office functions and workflow management.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay: $18.00 per hour.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
- Location: Columbia, SC.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- 1-2 years of administrative, clerical, data entry, or office support experience preferred.
- Strong computer skills, including Outlook, Microsoft Office, and Excel.
- Excellent data entry speed and accuracy.
- Strong research skills and ability to review detailed records carefully.
- High attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies in applicant information.
- Ability to learn regulatory requirements, record review procedures, and screening processes.
- Strong commitment to confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.
- Willingness to complete job-related training and certification requirements as needed.
- Professional communication skills and ability to provide courteous customer service by phone.

Preferred Qualifications

- Interest in compliance, regulatory processes, records review, research, or administrative support functions.
- Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree may be helpful for future permanent consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.