Administrative Support Specialist

State-of-Missour; Vandalia (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a clerical professional to support office operations, handle routine correspondence, and manage filing systems. The role includes data entry, mail processing, and assisting with travel arrangements and meetings.

The position emphasizes accuracy, independence, and the ability to follow instructions within established guidelines, with emphasis on serving the department and the public. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Six or more months of experience in office support work.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency (GED).

Responsibilities

• Types and edits a variety of material, including documents with technical or specialized terminology.
• Composes routine correspondence and proofreads documents for approval and signature.
• Establishes and maintains filing systems and records; manages material inventory.
• Prepares agency documents such as purchase and payroll forms; assists with travel arrangements and meeting logistics.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes mail; performs data entry and creates routine spreadsheets/databases.
• Acts as lead worker, providing guidance and training to clerical staff.
• Receives supervision and carries out responsibilities independently within guidelines.

Skills

Office support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a clerical professional to support office operations, handle routine correspondence, and manage filing systems. The role includes data entry, mail processing, and assisting with travel arrangements and meetings.

The position emphasizes accuracy, independence, and the ability to follow instructions within established guidelines, with emphasis on serving the department and the public. Equal opportunity employer.