Administrative Assistant
State of South Carolina
Posted: January 27, 2026 (1 day ago)
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State of South Carolina
Department of Social Services
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$39,300 - $53,100
per year
Type
Closes
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This role involves supporting the state's adoption programs by handling administrative tasks like processing payment requests, managing financial corrections, and assisting adoptive families with subsidies and Medicaid updates.
It also includes managing communications, maintaining databases, and ensuring data security for sensitive information.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with experience in administrative or social services work, who is passionate about helping families and comfortable with office tasks and occasional emergency duties.
Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community?
Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults?
Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.
Job Duties:
This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety.
A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole.
"See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application.
If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.
If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.
The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:
DIVISION: CWS - Adoptions / Richland County
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