Administrative Support Assistant - Child Support

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking a clerical/administrative support professional for duties at 131 W. High St., Jefferson City, MO. The role involves performing and supervising clerical activities, preparing documents, managing files, and supporting program offices.

Responsibilities include processing requisitions, coordinating travel, and maintaining schedules. 1-3 years of experience requested; substitutions may be allowed. Access to a comprehensive benefits package is highlighted.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Substitutions may be allowed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a significant phase of a clerical process with independence and follow agency policies.
• Type and edit materials, including technical terminology.
• Review documents for accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Compose correspondence applying established procedures.
• Establish and maintain filing systems and prepare records for storage or archiving.
• Process supply requisitions, expense accounts, and other program documents; track costs.
• Maintain calendars, coordinate meetings, and arrange travel.
• Enter, update, and retrieve information; develop spreadsheets and databases.
• Carry out assigned responsibilities with independence and make decisions on work procedures.

Job description

Job Posting Number:

4111 8870057

Semi-monthly salary:

The current rate for this position is $1,607.80. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Annual salary:

$38,587.20

Job Location:

This position is located at 131 W. High St., Ste. 200, Jefferson City, MO 65102. All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.

Why you’ll love this position:

Join our team of passionate professionals dedicated to empowering Missourians to live safe, healthy and productive lives. DLS provides comprehensive legal support to all program and support divisions in the Department of Social Services (DSS).

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, with relative independence, a significant phase or segment of a clerical process or office activity and makes frequent decisions in accordance with agency policies, rules, or procedures.
• Type and edit a variety of material, which may contain technical or specialized terminology.
• Review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Compose correspondence including some interpretation and application of established policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain complex filing systems; prepare and/or oversee the preparation of records for storage and/or archiving; and maintain correspondence and report files.
• Prepare and/or oversee the processing of supply requisitions, expense accounts, and/or other program or agency documents; maintain cost and/or inventory records.
• Maintain calendars and schedules; coordinate meeting logistics; and arrange travel and accommodations.
• Perform, review, and verify complex computations involving the application of rules and regulations. Enters, updates, and/or retrieves information; develops spreadsheets and databases.
• Carry out assigned responsibilities with considerable independence and makes decisions concerning work procedures and processes.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1-3 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of the processes and procedures applicable to assigned area. Skill in the operation of office equipment. Ability to organize work assignments. Ability to provide guidance to other employees. This is a second-level administrative support position that performs a variety of clerical, printing, and mail related tasks in support of a work unit. Employees at this level are required to have a knowledge of the procedures and processes applicable to the performance of the work and to organize their work on a daily or weekly basis by exercising independence and judgment that is greater than lower level positions

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.

Contact:

Samantha Ghormley Hillat 573-526-3518. If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at [e-mail] or call 573-526-0416.

Recruitment Area:

All qualified applicants.

Application Deadline:

November 9, 2026