Administrative Coordinator I (******** ) Location Columbia, SC (Saint Andrews area) : Serves as the Office Manager. Organizes office operation and procedures. Prepares and completes payroll paperwork and time sheets in SCEIS system. Prepares leave requests. Controls bill correspondences in a timely manner. Prepare Requisitions, Liaise with Supply Depot, Maintain Office Equipment, Maintain Office Records, Maintain Filing System. Compiles, prepares and types routine and complex requisitions and purchase orders for materials, supplies and equipment using SCEIS system. Define procedures for record retention. Develops and monitors compliance with annual budget and consults with supervisor regarding the availability of funds. Oversees routine and emergency maintenance of office. Coordinates personnel activities for the department, serve as a resource person on personnel policies and procedures. Supports a variety of specialized projects for a busy division. Provides administrative support for the different departments and supervisors within the division. Handle complex administrative assignments and ensure projects are completed timely. Assists with the marketing and promotion of the Speakers Bureau and other Public Engagement activities. Researches and identifies groups, associations and parties that could have an interest in an SCDOT Speaker. Creates a database for these parties for making contact. Answers phone calls and processes all requests submitted through the agency's website. Responds to verbal and written communication both internally and externally to respond to, share information, and clarify details on specific department initiatives and programs. Assists in the distribution of press releases and agendas to the media and the public through a variety of channels. Maintains and updates the contact list for distributing all organizational announcements. Assists in the gathering of news and relevant updates and provides that information to leadership within the division. Assists with the coordination of regular staff meetings and gathers materials and documents relevant to the meeting. Prepares agendas in coordination with the appropriate department personnel. Serve as a liaison with Human Resources, handling confidential materials, and ensuring that routine procedures, including facilitating the onboarding process for new staff, is managed accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner. Performs other related duties as assigned. A high school diploma and one and one-half (1.5) years of relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A motor vehicle operator's license is required. The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
