Senior Administrative Associate

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Companion Data Services provides leading IT solutions and managed services. We operate multiple geographically disperse data centers, including two of the nation’s largest healthcare data centers – both rated among the top five percent of data centers worldwide by MIPS. With three U.S. locations and decades of experience in government, commercial and education markets, our innovative solutions and reliable services allow clients to focus on core business and improve outcomes. Our data centers host applications process billions of transactions, supporting state, federal and commercial business. Description 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. Location: This is a full‑time and onsite position with Companion Data Services, a subsidiary of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, located in Columbia, SC. Work Environment: Typical office environment. Work may require transporting or moving materials.

Requirements

Associate's degree
An extra Two years of job-related work experience or a combination of education and experience equal to 2 years for a total 7 years related experience.
5 years administrative support experience.
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.
Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Strong Attention to Detail.
Prior experience working with executives.
3 years of industry-specific work experience.
Knowledge of business area goals and objectives.
Analytical or critical thinking skills.
Ability to use complex mathematical calculations.
Ability to persuade, negotiate or influence.
Knowledge of Access or other database software.

Responsibilities

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.