ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Boone County Government, Missouri; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

14 paid holidays

County retirement plan

Matching 401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Dependent premium subsidies

Long-term disability & life insurance

Job summary

Boone County Government, Missouri is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Public Administrator role in Columbia. The position is 20 hours per week and involves filing, scanning, answering phones, running errands, mail distribution, and other duties as assigned.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be proficient with Microsoft Word, and able to communicate effectively in writing and speech. Experience with scanning documents is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with computer software programs including Microsoft Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Filing, scanning, answering phones, running errands, and distributing mail.
• Handles confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Oral & written communication

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY #: 31-009
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

POSTED: 09/18/26

Responsibilities:

Job duties include filing, scanning, answering phones, running errands, retrieving and distributing mail, and performing other duties as assigned. This position routinely handles confidential and sensitive information and requires a high level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Working hours:

20 hours per week

Location:

Columbia, Missouri

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED. Familiarity with computer software programs including Microsoft Word. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing as well as understand and follow oral and written instructions. Experience with scanning documents is preferred but not necessary.

Starting Salary Range:

$18.07 - $18.62 per hour

Applications will be accepted until the posting is removed.

Benefit-eligible employees receive

• paid vacation
• 14 paid holidays
• enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund
• two matching deferred compensation plans
• 100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options
• 100% County paid employee dental premiums
• subsidized dependent premiums
• County paid long-term disability and life insurance