Senior Administrative Associate

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
life insurance, paid holidays, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, South Carolina, Columbia
Mar 07, 2025
Summary Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we've been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina ... and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team! Position Purpose Provides daily professional administrative, clerical, and project coordination support. Maintains area files, correspondence, reports, and other documentation. Coordinates, completes, and delivers required reporting. Tasks are varied and usually require area specific knowledge to complete work. Description What you'll do Types, edits, formats, reviews, and updates forms, correspondence and reports. Maintains area files and binders. Maintains area organizational charts, job descriptions, contact and mailing lists, desk procedures, and interoffice tracking logs. Maintains area specific reports or presentations. Provides general clerical duties and administrative support including ordering supplies, coordinating meeting functions, arranging travel, maintaining calendars, and phone coverage for upper management. Special projects as assigned. Work Environment: Typical office environment. Work may require transporting or moving materials. To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following: Required Education: Associate's degree. Degree Equivalency: 2 years of job-related work experience or a combination of education and experience equal to 2 years for a total of 7 years of required work experience (see "required work experience"). Required Work Experience: 5 years administrative support experience. Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent verbal/written communication skills (grammar, letter writing and phone skills). Organizational skills. Customer service skills. Good judgment. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion. Ability to multi-task. Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office. We Prefer That You Have: Knowledge of Commercial Application Systems area goals and objectives. Analytical or critical thinking skills. Ability to persuade, negotiate or influence. Procurement experience. Purchasing requisitions and coordinating travel requests to seminars and conferences. Experience with ODP and Dove Technologies Order Request. Experience with supporting a department of 200 people over a few departments (application development, business systems analyst, design departments). Canva software experience. What We Can Do for You: We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have access and opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage Life insurance Paid annual leave - the longer you work here, the more you earn Nine paid holidays On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount Tuition assistance Service recognition What to Expect Next: After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications.This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who qualify with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications. We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Some states have required notifications. Here's more information. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.