County Commission Administrative Assistant

Minnehaha County; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnehaha County Commission Office seeks a Commission Assistant to deliver broad administrative support to the Office and County Commissioners in Sioux Falls. You will handle scheduling, correspondence, and data management to ensure accurate records and confidential handling of information.

The role demands a high school diploma or GED with four years of public administration or executive support experience, and proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel. Pre-employment background checks apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with four years of progressively responsible experience in public administration or executive support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad administrative and operational support to the Commission Office and County Commissioners.
• Coordinate schedules, prepare professional correspondence, reports, and public-facing communications.
• Assist with agenda preparation, notices, and meeting logistics in accordance with state law.
• Coordinate purchasing, vendor communications, travel arrangements, and vehicle reservations.
• Process insurance claims, assist lien applicants, and support parking permit compliance and public notices.
• Contribute to projects by organizing data and creating materials for County and Commission services.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Four years of administrative/public administration experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Minnehaha County Commission Office seeks a Commission Assistant to deliver broad administrative support to the Office and County Commissioners in Sioux Falls. You will handle scheduling, correspondence, and data management to ensure accurate records and confidential handling of information.

The role demands a high school diploma or GED with four years of public administration or executive support experience, and proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel. Pre-employment background checks apply.