Administrative Assistant 2 — Corrections Center Operations

State of Alaska; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid sick leave

Vacation days and holidays

Leave accrual based on service years

State retirement, Annuity and Deferred

Job summary

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is seeking an Administrative Assistant 2 for the Ketchikan Correctional Center in Ketchikan, Alaska. You will perform invoices, payroll, travel coordination, commissary purchases, and hiring management tasks in a fast-paced correctional setting.

The role supports a small team and emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and clear communication with staff and the public.

Qualifications

• Six months of entry-level technical experience in administrative areas such as human resources, accounting, administration, and procurement.
• One year of advanced-level clerical experience.
• One year of post-secondary education (32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours equals 1 year).
• One year of any combination of post-secondary education, vocational education, and/or advanced-level clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Review, code and process all invoices and accounts payable.
• Calculate and enter semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls.
• Coordinate and arrange all staff and inmate travel.
• Review, approve and purchase inmate commissary items.
• Act as Hiring Manager for all job postings in the Workplace Alaska systems.

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Oral and Written Communication

Education

Post-secondary education

Higher-level clerical training

Job description

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is seeking an Administrative Assistant 2 for the Ketchikan Correctional Center in Ketchikan, Alaska. You will perform invoices, payroll, travel coordination, commissary purchases, and hiring management tasks in a fast-paced correctional setting.

The role supports a small team and emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and clear communication with staff and the public.