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ES Administrative Assistant - SC Voucher / 61015395

State of South Carolina

Department of Social Services

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29201

Salary

$32,257 - $39,900

per year

Closes

March 27, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for an administrative assistant supporting a child care scholarship program in South Carolina's Department of Social Services, handling tasks like managing mail, ordering supplies, maintaining office equipment, and assisting with daily operations.

It's ideal for someone organized and detail-oriented who enjoys helping families and children through community-focused work. No advanced degree is needed, just basic clerical skills and reliability.

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (related clerical experience may substitute)
  • Valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle for fieldwork
  • Strong organizational skills for handling mail, correspondence, and inventory
  • Experience with office equipment maintenance and service requests
  • Ability to process requisitions and track orders per agency policies
  • Proficiency in basic administrative tasks like imaging and mass mail-outs
  • Commitment to completing full job application (resume not a substitute)

Full Job Description

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:

The ES Administrative Assistant provides administrative support with a moderate level of individual and/or customer accountability.

Provides administrative support to the SC Child Care Scholarship Control Center Supervisor and for the daily operations of the SC Child Care Scholarship Program, specifically the SC Child Care Scholarship Control Center.


Responsible for the receipt and distribution of daily mail, faxes, emails and other correspondence.

Responsible for receiving, opening and date-stamping all incoming mail for the Child Care Scholarship Program and ensuring that the mail and faxes are distributed to the appropriate staff within a reasonable amount of time.

Responsible for mass-mail-outs and daily letters needed.


  • Responsible for assisting with the imaging process and Child Care Scholarship Program functions as assigned.

Maintains inventory of the Child Care Scholarship Program.

Monitors Control Center inventory on a weekly basis and orders supplies necessary for general office use, including any forms and other materials for clients and providers.

Processes requisitions through the proper channels as directed by agency policies and procedures. Maintains a tracking system to ensure orders are filled in a timely manner.


  • Maintains all office equipment. Responsible for making service requests on all equipment (ie; Fax machines, Printers, Copiers, Folding machines, Mail Machines, etc.)

  • Other related duties as required.

Requirements

A High School Diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a High School Diploma.

Additional Information

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:

  • 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

DIVISION: Economic Services / Richland County

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/21/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5271706