Impactful Administrative Assistant: Front Desk & Data

Minnehaha County; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO from day one

Extended sick leave

South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS)

Deferred compensation plan

Job summary

Minnehaha County Human Services seeks an Administrative Assistant to be the face of the department for clients needing services like financial assistance. The role includes answering inquiries, assisting with applications, and ensuring confidentiality of records.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package: paid holidays; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; PTO from day one; extended sick leave; SDRS retirement; and a deferred compensation plan. Salary: $23.64–$26.07 hourly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of increasingly responsible clerical experience.
• Ability to perform moderately complex secretarial and clerical tasks, with independent judgment and strong attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication; professional appearance and customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to Human Services staff, supervisors, and management for efficient departmental operations.
• Serve as the first contact for clients and the public, answering inquiries in person, by phone, and electronically.
• Offer guidance and support for County assistance applications and answer policy questions.
• Manage medical records, enter data, and support administrative processes to ensure client confidentiality.
• Update digital and hardcopy records, forms, and correspondence to meet professional and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate meeting schedules and prepare meeting minutes.
• Manage office supplies, equipment, and process vouchers, invoices, and purchase orders.
• Screen and direct mail; organize outgoing mail.
• Track and follow up on activities to meet deadlines and complete procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Verbal/written communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Minnehaha County Human Services seeks an Administrative Assistant to be the face of the department for clients needing services like financial assistance. The role includes answering inquiries, assisting with applications, and ensuring confidentiality of records.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package: paid holidays; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; PTO from day one; extended sick leave; SDRS retirement; and a deferred compensation plan. Salary: $23.64–$26.07 hourly.