Program Assistant Jobs in Swansea, SC (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $45,300.00 - $52,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: Temporary Grant - Full-Time
Job Number: 191934
Agency: Department of Insurance
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: Yes
Class Code:: AH35
Position Number:: 60025648
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: CLN08
Hiring Range - Min.: $45,300.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $52,000.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: The Department of Insurance will not sponsor employment visas for this position. 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 and serve the insurance consumers by promoting a fair, stable, and competitive insurance market through regulation, education, and advocacy. For more information about working at the SC Department of Insurance, please visit
This position is located in the Department of Administration's SC Safe Homes Division.
Job Purpose:
The Program Assistant will provide technical and professional services relating to the SC Safe Home Program and the related initiatives set forth in the Omnibus Coastal Property Insurance Reform Act of 2007. These programs have significant impacts on the safety, sustainability and resilience of single family structures.
Job Functions:
Efficiently processes and monitors SC Safe Home online applications for eligibility and compliance.
Provides customer service, coordinates multiple tasks and maintains strong working relationships using excellent technical and communication skills.
Responds to public and program stakeholder inquiries re. the SC Safe Home Grant Program and related 2007 Insurance Reform Act initiatives.
Represents the program at outreach events, sharing materials and answering customer questions.
Under daily, routine supervision, provides technical and professional services for SC Safe Home Program.
Performs other related duties as required by the Supervisor.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A high school diploma & relevant program experience. Bachelor's degree may be substituted for required program experience.
Requires a proactive, analytical and self-motivated professional with over two years of experience in public or business administration who can work effectively & independently & as an enthusiastic team player.
Knowledge of residential construction & home insurance.
Must be able to operate & maintain computer for extended periods of time.
Ability to interpret & apply SC laws, regs, policies & procedures relevant to SC Safe Home Grant Program.
Ability to organize, prioritize & complete tasks timely & accurately with limited supervision.
Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships, have strong comp. skills & operate spec. computer programs.
These efforts have significant impacts on safety, sustainability and resilience of single-family structures:
Knowledge of laws, regs., policies & procedures relevant to the area of employment & to interpret & apply these toward program efforts.
Ability to exercise judgement & discretion.
Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively. Program Assistant will provide tech.& professional services relating to Safe Home Grant Program & related initiatives set forth in the Omnibus Coastal Prop. Act of 2007.
Additional Comments
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.
The Department of Insurance offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan (pension plan option) and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Free counseling sessions for employees and household members
  • Free legal counseling
  • Free financial counseling
• Flexible Work Schedules
  • Compressed work weeks
  • Part-time telecommuting
  • Flex-time
  • Contingent upon completing required probationary period
• Free Gym Access
• Growth Opportunities
  • Certifications/designation program allowing for salary increases and bonuses
• Infants at Work Program
  • Employees eligible to bring their newborn/infant to the workplace
• Free Parking

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.