What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator I position at State of South Carolina?
- Assists customers by phone, in person and virtually with information about the UPP. Performs searches for individuals and businesses searching for unclaimed property, and provides assistance regarding the claim process, including explaining documentation requirements.
- Reviews and approves claims for payment within department guidelines up to $10,000. Performs in-depth research to ensure payment is made to the rightful property owner. Reviews and confirms validity of documents submitted by claimants by reaching out to business partners and governmental entities as needed to ensure appropriate payment of funds.
- Opens and preps daily incoming mail, accurately scans claim documentation into the system, and appropriately routes other mail to others as appropriate.
- Participates in outreach opportunities and other projects to locate individuals with unclaimed property.
- Serves as a backup for other team members as needed to ensure continuity of service to constituents and provides administrative support for Executive office as assigned.
Agency Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in public administration, claims examination, financial services or a related field.
*Candidates must specifically meet the Agency Minimum Requirements or an equivalent combination of education and experience to be considered for this position.
Additional Requirements:
The State Treasurer's Office promotes a culture that is a fast-paced environment that supports high performance, exceptional work product, accountability and collaboration.
Position requires critical thinking, research skills, detailed documentation and the ability to effectively communicate with the general public including representatives of companies that remit unclaimed property. Excellent written and verbal skills are required. Ability to plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion according to established schedules and goals. Ability to multi-task and simultaneously navigate multiple on-line computer systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office products and adaptable to learning other proprietary computer systems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
May require occasional in-state travel and very limited overnight travel. Must be able to safely lift and carry files, books and reports weighing up to 25 lbs. Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for intermittent periods of time. Must be able to reach, bend, and twist at the waist to perform filing, desk work and operate general office equipment.
Preferred Requirements:Experience in reviewing legal documents in a financial services or related capacity is preferred.
Salary : $38,985 - $72,134
