Senior Secretary

Sdsoybean; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Flexible benefits

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services in Brookings, SD is seeking a Senior Secretary for the Brookings Vocational Rehabilitation District. This full-time 40-hour position greets recipients, implements procedures, and supports staff with scheduling, filing, and service authorizations.

Ideal candidates have excellent customer service, multitasking ability, and strong business communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office setting is preferred.
• Strong grammar, spelling, and proofreading abilities.
• Ability to manage schedules, invoices, and office tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors and clients in the office.
• Schedule appointments and maintain filing systems.
• Authorize services and process payments/invoices.
• Organize workload and coordinate staff schedules.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with the public.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Professional communication

Typing

Job description

Brookings, SD | Human Services | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

20.47 - 20.47 US per hour

Posted 2 days ago

Description

Job ID: 38269
Agency: Department ofHuman Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services
Location:Brookings, SDSalary:$20.47 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade:F
Closing Date:11/17/26

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services. For more information on the Department of Human Services, please visit https://dhs.sd.gov/en/rehabilitation-services .

About DHS:

The South Dakota Department of Human Services encompasses a broad field dedicated to offering services that support older adults and individuals with disabilities. Our programs promote independence and inclusion through person-centered services. DHS comes together with the common goal of bettering the lives of South Dakotans.

DHS strives to create an environment where people are inspired and challenged to create excellence, grow their skills, discover advancement opportunities, and are rewarded for their contributions. Join our team as we focus on helping our fellow human beings overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

Our Benefits Include:

• 15 days/120 Hours of Vacation Leave
• 14 days/112 Hours of Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee health insurance includes plan with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
• Flexible Benefits - Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and more
• Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
• 6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
• Reduced Tuition for In-State Colleges/Universities
• Employee Wellness Program

Job Summary:

The Senior Secretary for the Brookings office is a key position in the operations of the Brookings Vocational Rehabilitation District. Vocational Rehabilitation is a successful State and Federal funded program that has demonstrated success in assisting individuals with disabilities to obtain employment. The Senior Secretary is one of the first staff members who greets many of the recipients of VR services. In addition, this position implements procedures, adapts processes to meet business needs, and serves as a resource for the public and coworkers. Additional duties include scheduling appointments, maintaining files, authorizing services, paying invoices, organizing the work for other support staff, and coordinating schedules. This position is an office position typically 8 hours a day, Monday through Friday.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

The ideal candidate will have great customer service skills, able to multitask, and work with a variety of people.

Knowledge of:

• business English including grammar, spelling, and punctuation;
• modern office equipment, practices, and procedures;
• computer software applications;

Ability to:

• type accurately in positions requiring keyboarding;
• operate a variety of office equipment;
• proofread and edit for grammar, spelling, syntax, and style;
• calculate solutions to arithmetic problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages;
• communicate in a concise and effective manner;
• compose a general business letter;
• read and comprehend written materials;
• accurately record, file, and transmit information;
• accomplish assigned professional tasks;
• organize and coordinate activities;
• research and compile data;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public; exercise tact, patience, and discretion in communicating and dealing with person of varying backgrounds and temperament.

Additional Requirements:

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC:If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office.A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here .This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.