Strategic Administrative Assistant, Child Services

St. Joseph's Indian School; Chamberlain (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Indian School is seeking an Administrative Assistant in the Child Services department to provide confidential administrative support to the Executive Director of Child Services.

The role coordinates schedules, meetings, communications, records, budgets and special projects to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly. The candidate will serve as a key liaison for the department, manage office organization, and assist with reports, agendas and PAC setup while maintaining the mission

Qualifications

• High School diploma; 2-year related degree and experience preferred.
• Typing and computer experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality regarding information within the office of the Executive Director of Child Services.
• Greets visitors, screens phone calls and directs them to the proper area.
• Organizes the Executive Director of Child Services office, including scheduling and filing.
• Supports the Child Services Team in administrative functions.
• Sets up agendas for CST meetings and consolidates weekly updates for the Executive Director of Child Services.
• Prepares presentation materials, yearly calendars, handbooks and accreditation-related items.
• Prepares information and setup for the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC).
• Maintains monthly budgets, petty cash, and reimbursements; handles RQs and check requests.
• Performs other responsibilities as directed by the Executive Director of Child Services.

Skills

Typing

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Office software

Job description

St. Joseph's Indian School is seeking an Administrative Assistant in the Child Services department to provide confidential administrative support to the Executive Director of Child Services.

The role coordinates schedules, meetings, communications, records, budgets and special projects to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly. The candidate will serve as a key liaison for the department, manage office organization, and assist with reports, agendas and PAC setup while maintaining the mission