The Cason Group serves insurance professionals by delivering creative sales and service solutions that exceed expectations through Group Benefits, Individual Medical, and Financial Services.
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Division: Infrastructure
Location: Columbia, SC
Type: Full-Time, in-office 40 hours/week
Hiring Range: $38,000 - $45,000 annual salary
Commitment: One-Year Commitment to The Cason Group
Our Administrative Services Team provides organizational support to all departments of The Cason Group. As an Administrative Assistant, you will provide general administrative, clerical, and receptionist duties to internal and external constituents while projecting a professional demeanor reflective of our company image.
What Our Administrative Assistants Do:
- Support Organizational Functions: perform general clerical duties (photocopying, scanning, emailing, faxing, and filing documents electronically); answer telephones within two rings and connect calls with the appropriate staff member; navigate appropriate technology platforms and software to locate a variety of information regarding group, individual medical, and life policies as well as client reports and advisor information; prepare daily mailings to pick up and drop off at US Post Office and FedEx locations
- Communicate and Collaborate: communicate regularly with administrative services team to maintain a professional lobby and kitchen environment; collaborate with the receptionist to distribute paper and electronic correspondence to appropriate office staff; serve as a backup to the receptionist as needed
What We Are Looking For:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy along with compliance of deadlines while managing and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously; willingness to take initiative to seek additional tasks and projects as workload allows
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor along with excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer services skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of general databases
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred (or equivalent experience in a related field)
- Successful mastery of this role within 6-7 months will lead to growth opportunities within the organization
Why You Should Work With Us:
- Excellent Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance options
- 401K Retirement Plan with company contribution
- Paid Time Off (vacation and holidays)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Charitable Matching and Paid Community Service Time
Skills Required
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks
- Willingness to take initiative and seek additional tasks as workload allows
- Professional demeanor with excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of general databases
- One-year commitment to The Cason Group
- Full-time, in-office 40 hours/week in Columbia, SC
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
What We Do
Founded in 1991, The Cason Group is a general agency that provides sales support and service to insurance professionals throughout the Southeast. They represent over 20 carriers, helping insurance agents find the best coverage for their clients through creative sales and service solutions. The company specializes in health and life products, guiding advisors and consultants with stable advice to exceed client expectations.
