Administrative Support Assistant

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant in Jefferson City, MO. This role provides essential clerical assistance to the Child Care Subsidy program, handling visitors, calls, mail, meetings, travel arrangements, email, and document proofreading.

The position requires a high school diploma and three years of clerical experience. It offers a base salary of $34,440 with potential adjustments; great benefits and pension; located at

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or High School Equivalency.
• Three years of progressively responsible clerical and secretarial work.
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to the Child Care Subsidy section.
• Receive visitors and answer telephone calls, transfer calls, relay messages.
• Receive incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail for the Child Care Subsidy section.
• Schedule meetings, arrange conference rooms, and take meeting minutes as needed.
• Assist with travel documents, scheduling state vehicles, hotels, etc. as needed.
• Manage and maintain general email accounts within Child Care Subsidy.
• Proofread documents prior to mailing or sending out to the public.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Skills

Administrative support

Reception duties

Proofreading

Mail handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Administrative Support Assistant - Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

Job Posting Number: 3380102106

Salary: $34,440

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you'll love this position:

The Child Care Subsidy Program increases children's access to early learning by assisting eligible parents/guardians with payments for child care in Missouri. The purpose of this program is to not only ensure children have access to early childhood programs, but also to help families with the cost of child care so they are able to focus on finding and holding steady jobs and/or are able to attend school and training programs.

What you'll do:

• Provides administrative support to the Child Care Subsidy section.
• Receive visitors and answer telephone calls, transfer calls, receive and relay messages to others as needed.
• Receive incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail for the Child Care Subsidy section.
• Schedule meetings, arrange conference rooms, and take meeting minutes as needed.
• Assist with travel documents, scheduling state vehicles, hotels, etc. as needed.
• Manage and maintain general email accounts within Child Care Subsidy.
• Proofread documents prior to mailing or sending out to the public.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Full job description available upon request.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or High School Equivalency.
• Three years of progressively responsible clerical and secretarial work.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity and Affiant:

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at [phone], through Missouri Relay System at [phone], or via email at [e-mail].

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 2nd Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email [e-mail].

To Our Applicants with Disabilities:

For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at [phone]. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service [phone].

Notice to Applicants:

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.