Senior Administrative Associate

Companion Data Services provides leading IT solutions and managed services. We operate multiple geographically dispersed 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 that process billions of transactions, supporting state, federal, and commercial business.

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.

This is a full‑time and onsite position with Companion Data Services, a subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, located in Columbia, SC.

Typical office environment. Work may require transporting or moving materials.

• 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.

Required

Education:

• Associate’s degree

Degree Equivalency:

• An extra two years of job‑related work experience or a combination of education and experience equal to two years for a total of seven years related experience.

Required

Work Experience:

• Five 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.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Prior experience working with executives.
• Three 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.

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• On‑site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Education assistance
• Service recognition
• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers, and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

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.

Blue Cross Blue Shield 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…