Administrative Assistant - Client Services & Records

Minnehaha County; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnehaha County's Human Services department seeks an Administrative Assistant to be the department's first point of contact and to support staff with clerical operations, data entry, records management, and meeting preparation. You must have a high school diploma or GED with at least one year of clerical experience.

The role emphasizes professional communication, accuracy, confidentiality, customer service, and cooperative teamwork within a respectful, service-oriented county environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of clerical experience.
• Ability to perform moderately complex clerical tasks with independent judgment.
• Strong verbal/written communication and data-entry accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to staff and management.
• Serve as the first contact for clients and the public in person, by phone, and electronically.
• Manage records, data entry, and ensure client confidentiality.
• Prepare meeting minutes and coordinate schedules.
• Process vouchers, invoices, and purchase orders; manage office supplies.
• Maintain professional records and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Minnehaha County's Human Services department seeks an Administrative Assistant to be the department's first point of contact and to support staff with clerical operations, data entry, records management, and meeting preparation. You must have a high school diploma or GED with at least one year of clerical experience.

The role emphasizes professional communication, accuracy, confidentiality, customer service, and cooperative teamwork within a respectful, service-oriented county environment.