Communications Administrative Coordinator

About the Department

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What you will do

• As a Communications Administrative Coordinator, you will provide a wide range of content, project, and administrative support to the SCDOR Communications & Strategic Solutions division. Our team works to inform and build trust with employees, the public, and other stakeholders by publishing articles and videos, reviewing forms and notices, managing the agency's award-winning intranet, and more.
• Primary job duties include:
• Drafting and editing articles, emails, guides, presentations, and other content
• Coordinating, reviewing, and publishing employee-facing communications, including updating the employee intranet
• Managing the division's online collaboration tools, including project management tracking tools and document libraries
• Identifying and implementing process and system improvements
• Monitoring the division email account, responding to emails, assigning requests, and following up on emails as needed
• Conducting research for special projects, preparing findings to assist leadership with decision making
• Providing administrative support to the division, including holding the division purchasing card, serving as liaison with Human Resources, and scheduling meetings and taking minutes

Position Duties

• Either: A high school diploma and relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services OR A bachelor's degree Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning. Additional Requirements: May occasionally require non-regular working hours for emergencies or special projects May occasionally require travel to other SCDOR offices
• Either:
• A high school diploma and relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services OR
• A bachelor's degree
• Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning. Additional Requirements:
• May occasionally require non-regular working hours for emergencies or special projects
• May occasionally require travel to other SCDOR offices

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in editing and writing Knowledge of communication principles and practices Knowledge of Plain Language, AP Style, and Smart Brevity Experience with SharePoint Experience with project management tools and programs
• Experience in editing and writing
• Knowledge of communication principles and practices
• Knowledge of Plain Language, AP Style, and Smart Brevity
• Experience with SharePoint
• Experience with project management tools and programs

Other Qualifications

• EEO : The SCDOR is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation. Hours : Flexible hours may be available from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week). Telework schedule : This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR. Ready to apply? Apply online and complete the application fully, including all current and previous work history and education. You may submit a resume, but it will not be considered as a substitute for completing the entire application. Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted to complete an aptitude or skills assessment and personality profile (using Criteria Corp). Candidates selected for hire are required to comply with all SCDOR tax requirements and are subject to a National Criminal Background Check, which includes fingerprinting.
• EEO : The SCDOR is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation.
• Hours : Flexible hours may be available from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week).
• Telework schedule : This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR.

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Benefits

• Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance , which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options , including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program , which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits , including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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