Administrative Assistant (Board of Nursing)

Full Job Description

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

Responsibilities

• You will perform a variety of administrative, technical, and/or clerical duties to support the processes and functions of the Board of Nursing.
• You will process initial, renewal, and/or reinstatement applications for Board of Nursing licensure (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 assemble, prepare, and scan documents to records system.
• You will assist with planning for renewal processes and with processing other types of applications.
• You will respond to customer inquiries received through walk-ins, telephone calls, e-mails, and other methods providing timely and accurate responses to requests related to Board of Nursing application and licensing processes.

• You will perform a variety of other administrative, technical, and/or clerical duties to support the processes and functions of the Board of Nursing.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 REQUIREMENT: Must be able to complete a fingerprint-based background check and be vetted by SLED's Criminal Justice Information Services.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school diploma and four (4) years’ experience in a work setting or a bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of office management and general administrative functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in interpreting and applying relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow both routine and complex instructions.
• Listening skills.
• Considerable skill in the use of office equipment, computers, and software and systems (i.e., Microsoft).
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and courtesy to internal and external customers.

Other Requirements

• Position works in an office environment with extended periods of sitting and standing.
• May require occasional work outside of normal office hours.
• May be required to lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Daily filing, data entry, telephone and computer use.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 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