State of Missouri · 2 hours ago
Deputy Division Director Administrative Assistant Central Office
Jefferson City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expThe State of Missouri is looking for an Administrative Assistant to support the DAI Deputy Division Director within the Department of Corrections. The role involves providing complex administrative assistance, managing office functions, and ensuring effective communication within a fast-paced environment.
AgricultureGovernmentInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Composes and drafts correspondence involving the interpretation of specialized programs and responds to inquiries from state officials, staff and constituents regarding agency matters
Provides complex administrative assistance to the unit
Schedules meetings, makes travel arrangements and provides technical support
Prepare out-of-state travel authorizations, expense accounts, and training documents for section team members
Oversees and ensures the accurate, timely preparation of personnel, purchasing, and related documents
Monitors the unit’s operating budgets
Exercises independence in decision making based on agency policy and practice
Receives general supervision from an administrative supervisor who makes assignments based on desired objectives and reviews work for achievement of results
Performs independent functions which includes application of technical expertise regarding specialized programs
Organizes and implements program activities, confers with management regarding program status and issues
Ability to contribute positively as part of a team, assisting with various tasks as required to help carry out the department’s mission of Improving Lives for Safer Communities
Performs other related work as assigned
Qualification
Required
One or more years of experience as an Administrative Support Assistant (SOSA) with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency
Four or more years of office or related clerical experience; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency
Training from an accredited vocational or business school in Office Management, Secretarial Science, or a closely related field may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours, or 480 clock hours, for one year
Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year
Detail-oriented
Organized
Ability to multi-task
Possess professional oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate in a friendly, welcoming and professional manner, both in person and via phone
Ability to contribute positively as part of a team
Benefits
Missouri State Employee Retirement System
Deferred compensation plan
Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family)
Paid life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Cafeteria plan
Paid holidays
10 hours annual leave per month
10 hours sick leave per month
Uniforms provided when required
Pre-service and in-service training
Access to credit union
Direct deposit of paycheck (required)
Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives
MOST 529 College Savings Program
Company
State of Missouri
The State of Missouri is a group of outstanding people that accomplish extraordinary things for our folks every day.
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Funding
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Kevin Mccarthy
Chief Technology Officer
Jennifer Tidball
Chief Operating Officer at Missouri Department of Social Services
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