State of South Carolina
Executive Assistant Job at State of South Carolina in Columbia
State of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, US
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 179424
Agency: Attorney General's Office
Opening Date: 09/22/2025
Closing Date: 10/3/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AI20
Position Number:: 61050201
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.: $70,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $90,000.00
Opening Date: 08/18/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply via careers.sc.gov. Failure to provide detailed and complete information will result in your application not being referred.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Serves as confidential executive and personal executive assistant to the Attorney General. Under minimal supervision, performs specialized and complex administrative duties for the Attorney General.
A bachelor's degree and 18 years of experience OR an associate's degree and 20 years of experience in public administration, business administration, planning, or public relations. Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Comments
DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, SLED BACKGROUND CHECK, AND GRIEVANCE CHECK REQUIRED. THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
EEOP Utilization Report available upon request.
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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Are you willing to accept a salary between $70,000-$90,000?
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What is your current salary?
03
What is your highest level of completed education?
04
How many years of experience do you have directly related to public administration, business administration, planning, or public relations?
05
Please briefly explain your experience in public administration, business administration, planning, or public relations. Note: "Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application not being referred."
06
*Please read in its entirety* I acknowledge that a resume may be attached but not substituted for completing the employment application's salary, work history, education, and reference sections. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Is your application complete?
Required Question
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 179424
Agency: Attorney General's Office
Opening Date: 09/22/2025
Closing Date: 10/3/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AI20
Position Number:: 61050201
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.: $70,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $90,000.00
Opening Date: 08/18/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply via careers.sc.gov. Failure to provide detailed and complete information will result in your application not being referred.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Serves as confidential executive and personal executive assistant to the Attorney General. Under minimal supervision, performs specialized and complex administrative duties for the Attorney General.
- Serves as the primary contact for the Attorney General and various internal and external groups. Handles personal administrative tasks for the Attorney General, including preparing executive correspondence, directives, reports, and legislation. Ensures the distribution of accurate and timely information. Maintains files for the Attorney General. Review and coordinate executive outreach, solicit agency input on issues, and prepare responses or take necessary actions on routine matters. Acts as a liaison between the Attorney General and office staff, legislative, and judiciary members.
- Receives Office staff members, Legislature, Governor's staff, State agency heads, public officials, and private citizens; offers assistance in the Attorney General's absence. Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming inquiries, issues, complaints, and concerns directed to the Attorney General, including those of a sensitive nature. Conducts research and determines the appropriate course of action, referral, or response. Provides leadership in building relationships and supports the cultivation of positive, ongoing relationships that are vital to the success of the Agency. Maintains discretion and confidentiality in all relationships.
- Plans and manages the scheduling of all travel, meetings, appointments, and speaking engagements for the Attorney General. Organizes meetings and sets agendas, participates in discussions to provide consultation and historical context for decision-making. Ensures the Attorney General's schedule is adhered to and respected.
- Tracks and completes annual ethics compliance and state mileage report.
- Performs special assignments involving complex, detailed, and often confidential matters. Coordinates special projects as required by the Attorney General.
- Oversees mentoring and performance management activities of the Executive intern. Ensures all duties are completed on time and competently. Provides daily guidance to staff as needed and reviews work products.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chief Deputy Attorney General and Attorney General.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
- Paid parental leave.
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
- Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
- Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
- Thirteen paid holidays.
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
A bachelor's degree and 18 years of experience OR an associate's degree and 20 years of experience in public administration, business administration, planning, or public relations. Additional Requirements:
- Position may require working evenings and weekends.
- Position may require travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of functions, organizations, laws, rules, and regulations pertinent to the agency.
- Knowledge of the principles and methods of effective public relations.
- Knowledge of federal and state legislative processes.
- Ability to conduct complex analyses and interpretations and prepare comprehensive reports.
- Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of subordinates.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with agency executives, government officials, and the general public.
- Strong attention to detail.
Additional Comments
DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, SLED BACKGROUND CHECK, AND GRIEVANCE CHECK REQUIRED. THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
EEOP Utilization Report available upon request.
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.
01
Are you willing to accept a salary between $70,000-$90,000?
- Yes
- No
02
What is your current salary?
03
What is your highest level of completed education?
- Less than 12 grade, no diploma obtained
- High School diploma or GED
- Some College, no degree obtained
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
04
How many years of experience do you have directly related to public administration, business administration, planning, or public relations?
- No experience
- Less than 18 years
- 18-19 Years
- 20 or more years
05
Please briefly explain your experience in public administration, business administration, planning, or public relations. Note: "Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application not being referred."
06
*Please read in its entirety* I acknowledge that a resume may be attached but not substituted for completing the employment application's salary, work history, education, and reference sections. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Is your application complete?
- Yes
- No
Required Question