Administrative Assistant

Sdsoybean; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Veterans’ Preference

Job summary

Department of Social Services in Rapid City, SD seeks a full-time clerical/secretarial assistant to greet the public, draft and finalize correspondence, manage filing systems and databases, and record fiscal activities to support daily operations.

Ideal candidates are organized, communicate effectively, and maintain confidentiality while serving the public and coordinating with staff across divisions.

Qualifications

• Greeting the public in person and on the telephone.
• Composing and finalizing correspondence.
• Establishing and maintaining filing systems.
• Creating and maintaining databases.
• Recording fiscal activities to support office operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical/secretarial support to the department.
• Assist with greeting the public and answering calls.
• Prepare clear documentation and reports.
• Maintain filing systems and databases.
• Support office operations and financial records.

Skills

Greeting the public

Written communication

Organization

Attention to confidentiality

Job description

Rapid City, SD | Social Services | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

16.97 - 16.97 US per hour

Description

Job ID: 37112
Agency: Department ofSocial Services / Division of Child Support
Location:Rapid City, SDSalary:$16.97 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade:D
Closing Date: 09.03.2026

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit https://dss.sd.gov/ .

Why the Department of Social Services?

At the Department of Social Services (DSS), family is everything. It’s the foundation of what we do every day through provision of services to strengthen and support the citizens of South Dakota. Our work is driven with our vision to build Strong Families, South Dakota’s Foundation and Our Future. We believe families have the right to be safe and secure. We also believe in respecting individual and cultural differences by treating people with dignity, fairness, and respect. And we believe in collaborative communications, teamwork, partnerships and trust for essential family services. Sound intriguing?

Who we want:

• a highly motivated and experienced person with a passion for serving the public who displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals;
• a compassionate individual who listens attentively to others and clearly conveys information and ideas;
• a dependable and organized individual who effectively plans and organizes work activities;
• a person who is dedicated and who will represent the Department of Social Services with integrity and enthusiasm; and
• an individual who works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate to achieve shared goals.

What you will do:

We are currently looking to hire an individual who is excited to serve the public.

This position provides clerical/secretarial support which includes tasks such as greeting the public both in person and on the telephone, composing and finalizing correspondence, establishing and maintaining filing systems, creating and maintaining databases, gathering and providing information, and recording fiscal activities to support office operations.

The ideal candidate will:

• communicate effectively and efficiently;
• successfully plan and organize work activities, adjust to multiple demands, and prioritize tasks to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines;
• demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy and tact when interacting with others;
• establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with other employees and the public;
• understand concepts related to client confidentiality;
• prepare clear and concise documentation, reports and correspondence that reflect relevant facts; and

As a Department of Social Services employee, you will have a chance to experience:

• Creativity – We are always looking for innovative ideas to help us achieve improved outcomes.
• Making a difference – You will have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of fellow South Dakotans.
• Professional development – We provide valuable trainings to ensure staff is well-trained, competent, accountable and empowered and will assist you in reaching your career goals.
• Teamwork – In a team-oriented approach, you will have the ability to work cooperatively with others in a friendly work environment to achieve shared goals.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.