Strategic Administrative Assistant — Public Service

State of Indiana; Pendleton (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options (including RX)

Vision and dental plans

Wellness Rewards Program

Health savings account

Deferred compensation 457(b)

Pension plan options

Paid leave programs

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Free Parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

State of Indiana is hiring for an administrative role at Pendleton Correctional Facility to provide advanced support, analyze programs, and implement policy procedures. The position emphasizes organizational skills, leadership support, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

Experience in government administration is preferred; a degree is not required, but 5+ years in a similar role may be considered.

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of administrative management.
• Working knowledge of state governmental administrative structure.
• Working knowledge of assigned program area.
• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and multitask.
• Ability to coordinate and motivate professional and support personnel.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and verbally, with diverse public.
• Attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Ability to establish cooperative work relationships.
• Ability to analyze, update and write procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced administrative support to an agency, department, or facility.
• Reviews the organizational structure and functions of assigned program area to recommend changes to promote effectiveness.
• Administers staff functions in support of program area.
• Aids program administrator in applying agency or department policies and procedures.
• Represents program administrator in meetings with representative of other agencies, and interested public to explain and interpret program goals, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares, evaluates, and maintains administrative reports, policies, and procedures for different program areas

Skills

Administrative management

State government

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Policy documentation

Job description

State of Indiana is hiring for an administrative role at Pendleton Correctional Facility to provide advanced support, analyze programs, and implement policy procedures. The position emphasizes organizational skills, leadership support, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

Experience in government administration is preferred; a degree is not required, but 5+ years in a similar role may be considered.