State CASA Operations Coordinator

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Iowa Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Compliance, Bureau of CASA, seeks an Administrative Assistant 2 to help run the state office, support local CASA programs, volunteers, and the finances.

The role emphasizes organization, communication, and serving the mission to advocate for Iowa's children in the welfare court system, including records, background checks, and coordination.

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college.
• Experience equivalent to one year of full-time administrative support.
• Five years of education and/or full-time experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes 12 months as a Program Assistant 1.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between local CASA programs and the state office.
• Plan, schedule, and organize the Bureau's work; maintain focus on goals and priorities.
• Maintain Bureau records and data systems; provide data support to field staff and coordinators.
• Track and conduct volunteer background checks.
• Respond to information requests from volunteers and the public.
• Serve as secretary to the Iowa Child Advocacy Board.
• Coordinate team meeting logistics and manage Bureau mail, email, and phone inquiries.
• Provide first-line support on Bureau technology issues.
• Assist with Bureau finances and budgeting, and liaise with Friends of Iowa CASA.

Skills

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Servant leadership

Financial records & budgets

Data systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Iowa Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Compliance, Bureau of CASA, seeks an Administrative Assistant 2 to help run the state office, support local CASA programs, volunteers, and the finances.

The role emphasizes organization, communication, and serving the mission to advocate for Iowa's children in the welfare court system, including records, background checks, and coordination.

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.