Executive Assistant III

Executive Assistant III at State of South Carolina summary :

The Executive Assistant III serves as the Department of Insurance's primary liaison on legislative and governmental matters, monitoring, researching, and analyzing insurance policy issues. They assist in prioritizing, drafting, and advancing legislation, policies, and regulations while supporting internal and external communications. This role requires independent judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced political environment.

Salary : $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number :

Agency : Department of Insurance

Opening Date : 09 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : 9 / 25 / : 59 PM Eastern

Residency Requirement : Yes

Class Code : : AI20

Position Number : :

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Grade : GEN12

Hiring Range - Min. : $85,000.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $120,000.00

Opening Date : 09 / 11 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : A RESUME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED NOR REVIEWED TO DETERMINE IF AN APPLICANT HAS MET THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION. If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. An offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 on the state closing date.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Mission Statement :

The mission of the State of South Carolina Department of Insurance is to protect the insurance consumers, the public interest, and the insurance marketplace by ensuring the solvency of insurers; by enforcing and implementingthe insurance laws ofthe State; and by regulating the insurance industry in an efficient, courteous, responsive, fair, and equitable manner. For more information about working at the SC Department of Insurance, please visit

This position is located in the Department of Executive Services.

The Executive Assistant III receives direction from the Director and / or Deputy Directors .

Job Purpose :

Under limited supervision, serves as the Department's primary point of contact on legislative matters as well as items involving other governmental entities. Monitors, researches, and analyzes policy issues for the purposes of informing the Director and other Department staff. Assists in identifying, prioritizing, drafting, and moving forward helpful legislation, policy, and regulations. Assists with various internal and external Department communications functions.

Job Functions

• Serve as the Department's primary liaison on legislative and government matters.
• Monitor, research, and analyze insurance policy issues.
• Assist in identifying, prioritizing, drafting, and moving forward helpful legislation, policy, and regulations.
• Assist with various Department communications functions.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director and / or Deputy Directors.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and relevant experience are required.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

This position performs assigned duties independently, exercising sound judgment and discretion.

Some knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to insurance regulation.

Some knowledge of insurance regulatory policy as well as insurance trends and issues.

Ability to understand legislative and governmental systems.

Ability to collaborate, negotiate, and mediate divergent viewpoints.

Ability to work in a fast-paced political environment, assess needs of stakeholders, and adjust working style as appropriate for the environment.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships while working collaboratively with co-workers, insurance industry, and other stakeholders.

Ability to be discrete and hold matters in confidence.

Ability to represent the agency with professionalism.

Additional Comments

Operates a personal computer and other office equipment.

Some overnight travel may be required.

Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.

Educational Credentials :

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to submit a sealed, certified copy of the transcript(s) prior to beginning employment. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript will result in any conditional offer of employment being rescinded.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

It is the policy of the South Carolina Department of Insurance to provide equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including, but not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), disability or age.

Veteran Preference Statement :

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Department of Insurance offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes :

Free counseling sessions for employees and household members

Compressed work weeks

Certifications / designation program allowing for salary increases and bonuses

Employees eligible to bring their newborn / infant to the workplace

Disaster Response

This position is considered essential in the event of an emergency or major disaster. Incumbent is required to participate in emergency or major disaster response activities as outlined in the DOI Disaster Response Plan. During such times, the incumbent should regard himself / herself as being on 24-hour call and subject to duty when such an event occurs or is anticipated to occur.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Keywords :

legislative liaison, policy analysis, insurance regulation, government relations, communications, legislation drafting, stakeholder collaboration, administrative support, public policy, executive assistance