Administrative Assistant — Policy & Office Coordination

State of Indiana; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Pension options

Paid leave programs

Education reimbursement

Job summary

The State of Indiana is seeking a professional staff assistant to interpret unit policy, coordinate work across departments, and support administrative tasks within a state agency. The role emphasizes sound judgment, adherence to directions, and technical competence.

Experience and education are flexible, with a high school diploma and at least four years of related work used to consider candidates. Comprehensive benefits and retirement options are provided.

Qualifications

• Basic principles of administrative management.
• Ability to research and prepare reports.
• Write and maintain procedural manuals and policies.
• Review policies for administrative soundness.
• Coordinate work across sections.

Responsibilities

• Perform multiple administrative tasks as a professional staff assistant.
• Research and prepare reports on agency programs and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain procedural manuals for agency functions.
• Review policies and procedures for administrative soundness.
• Coordinate the work of various sections of the agency.
• Respond to public inquiries about policies and procedures.

Skills

Administrative management

Research techniques

Written communication

Detail orientation

Task prioritization

Microsoft Office

Policy coordination

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The State of Indiana is seeking a professional staff assistant to interpret unit policy, coordinate work across departments, and support administrative tasks within a state agency. The role emphasizes sound judgment, adherence to directions, and technical competence.

Experience and education are flexible, with a high school diploma and at least four years of related work used to consider candidates. Comprehensive benefits and retirement options are provided.