Administrative Assistant

the South Dakota State Government • Huron, SD

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides clerical/secretarial support which includes tasks such as greeting the public both in person and on the telephone, composing and finalizing correspondence, establishing and maintaining filing systems, creating and maintaining databases, gathering and providing information, and recording fiscal activities to support office operations. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively and efficiently; successfully plan and organize work activities, adjust to multiple demands, and prioritize tasks to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines; demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy and tact when interacting with others; establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with other employees and the public; understand concepts related to client confidentiality; prepare clear and concise documentation, reports and correspondence that reflect relevant facts. If you believe in strengthening and supporting strong families and investing in South Dakota's future, you may have found the dream job you've been waiting for!

Requirements

• Highly motivated and experienced person with a passion for serving the public
• Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals
• Compassionate individual who listens attentively to others and clearly conveys information and ideas
• Dependable and organized individual who effectively plans and organizes work activities
• Dedicated and will represent the Department of Social Services with integrity and enthusiasm
• Works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate to achieve shared goals
• Communicate effectively and efficiently
• Successfully plan and organize work activities, adjust to multiple demands, and prioritize tasks to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines
• Demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy and tact when interacting with others
• Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with other employees and the public
• Understand concepts related to client confidentiality
• Prepare clear and concise documentation, reports and correspondence that reflect relevant facts
• Attach resume
• Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Possess a National Career Readiness Certificate

Responsibilities

• Greeting the public both in person and on the telephone
• Composing and finalizing correspondence
• Establishing and maintaining filing systems
• Creating and maintaining databases
• Gathering and providing information
• Recording fiscal activities to support office operations

Benefits

• $0 premium employee health insurance option
• Eleven paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Other insurance options
• Retirement benefits
• Member of Class A retirement under SDRS

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed