Director of Administrative Services

Job Responsibilities

The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission Administrative Services Department is seeking an experienced Administrative Services Director to plan and direct the administrative functions of the agency including the management and oversight of the human resources program, procurement activities, finance and accounting operations, internal administrative policies, and other complex administrative and/or business management activities of the Commission. The Administrative Services Director is responsible for:

• Management of the agency’s human resources program to include recruitment and staffing, employee training and development, employee performance management, benefits administration, and employee relations.

• Management, oversight, and programmatic decisions for the agency’s financial accounting program to include oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivables, deposits, and adjustments. Management of the shared services contract with the Department of Administration.
• Oversight of the agency’s P-card program to ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures. Approving P-card statements and developing and directing the agency’s P-card compliance program to include revisions and updates to the agency manual. Monitoring the completion of required trainings.
• Development and oversight of the agency’s privacy program to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. Coordinating with the Department of Administration Enterprise Privacy Office relating to the development of the program. Drafting, updating, and implementing privacy policies for staff. Assisting with recovery efforts in the event of an information privacy and/or security breach.
• Management and oversight of the agency’s records retention schedule and coordinating with the Department of Archives for the retention, archive, or destruction of aging agency records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in administrative services, public administration or business management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the agency mission, policies, and operations.
• Knowledge of administrative and business management principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the administrative/business management activities of the organization.
• Knowledge of governmental fiscal policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct administrative and support activities and staff.
• Ability to formulate and implement administrative policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Public Administration (MPA) or other advanced degree with 5 years’ experience.

Additional Comments

The Workers' Compensation Commission ensures equal employment opportunities for all applicants. It does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions and lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

The Workers' Compensation Commission offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Children.
• 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days of sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs