Demo

Administrative Professional III

Rock County, WI
Wisconsin Rapids, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

Salary : $25.00 - $27.75 Hourly

Location : WI 53546, WI

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : RC-0804774

Department : HSD Administrative Support

Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 31 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central

Position Summary and Job Duties

Provides administrative support to the Human Services Department and Administrative Services Division. Key responsibilities include managing provider contracts, entering and tracking information in multiple systems and programs, and assisting in the preparation of annual budget and other informational documents. Provides administrative coverage for various meetings as needed. Processes confidential department materials, using discretion regarding sensitive information. Regularly applies general customer service and problem-solving skills.

Supports and promotes the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of the Human Services Department. Performs in a manner consistent with the HSD Professional Standards and "Commitment to My Co-Workers."

40% - Assists in provider contract monitoring and development

  • Maintain the provider contract database, ensures all information is current, tracks and manages contract information
  • Input contracts into Laserfische and DocuSign and follows internal Rock County contract review process.
  • Communicate in writing and verbally with contracted providers regarding required information (signed contracts, licenses, civil rights compliance plans, business associate agreements, etc)
  • Respond to general provider contract questions

5% - Provides Coverage for Admin - Administrative Professional III as needed

  • Attend HSD Board and Department Integrated Management Team meetings to take minutes, prepare agendas, distribute HSD Board packets and communicate with HSD Board members as needed.
  • Answer Department main phone line and directs calls to appropriate staff.
  • Provides other back-up as needed
  • 15% - Supports and participates in various work groups as requested

  • Provide support and participate on the staff Onboarding work group. This includes tracking and communicating key information and potentially facilitating meetings.
  • Participate in and provide administrative support to other HSD work groups as requested
  • 15% - Tracks, maintain and distribute required information for Administrative Services Division and HSD Department

  • Develop and maintain spreadsheets to track required information and deadlines including
  • Maintain Division and Department organizational chart detail.
  • Maintain HSD Phone Directory and Staff Location Information.
  • Update Internet with current Department information as requested.
  • Ensure needed information is current and electronically accessible to all HSD staff.
  • 5% - Assists in Department RockStat (performance and budget monitoring) process

  • Assist in design and formatting of RockStat reports
  • Arrange meetings as necessary including scheduling place, time and location and notifying participants and assist with preparation.
  • Convert reports to PDFs for electronic distribution and filing.
  • 15% - Assist with the schedule of meetings and events

  • Arrange meetings as necessary including scheduling place, time and location and notifying participants.
  • Assist with preparation for regularly scheduled meetings to include : make copies, handle logistics, prepare agendas, taking minutes, having minutes approved and distributing them in a timely manner.
  • Book activities into electronic calendars.
  • 5% - Performs Other duties as assigned

    Success Factors (KSA's)

  • Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications consistent for this position.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
  • Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including computer, MFP, and peripherals.
  • Knowledge of standard office procedures and practices.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
  • Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively, within general department guidelines.
  • Ability to multi-task & meet deadlines.
  • Ability to follow and understand advanced oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
  • Job Requirements, Education, Training & Experience

  • High School diploma or equivalent degree
  • Five years responsible administrative support experience
  • Essential Job Functions (physical elements, equipment and working conditions)

    Physical Elements :

  • Ability to stand, walk and sit.
  • Ability to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally or up to 10 lbs of force frequently
  • Ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods of time
  • Use of Equipment :

  • Ability to use computer and computer keyboard.
  • Ability to use standard office equipment.
  • Working Conditions :

  • Almost all indoor work in an office setting.
  • Rock County Employee

    Facts and Benefits Highlights

  • Rock County historic and cultural attractions : Rock County is in south Central Wisconsin along the Illinois border. The County has a population of 161,188 making it the ninth largest County in Wisconsin. Janesville, Wisconsin (pop. 64,009) is the county seat. Janesville is located on the I39 / 90 corridor, forty miles south of Madison, seventy-six miles west of Milwaukee and about two hours from Chicago.
  • Rock County's many historic and cultural attractions include the City of Evansville historic district, Beloit College (an acclaimed liberal arts institution located in the City of Beloit) and the City of Janesville's Rotary Botanical Gardens and Tallman House (an exceptional example of Italian villa style architecture from the mid 1850's).

    The Cities of Janesville and Beloit have a combined symphony orchestra, as well as individual performing arts centers. The Rock County Fair and Riverfest are regional cultural celebrations held every summer in the Cities of Janesville and Beloit respectively. These Cities both have extensive park and open space networks, including portions of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, a Statewide trail commemorating the State's geologic history. Additionally, the Rock River runs through these Cities, offering many recreational opportunities.

  • Salary :
  • Employees are paid every two weeks on Friday (26 checks in a year). Paychecks are directly deposited in the employee's bank account. There is a two-week delay between the pay period worked and the payday. New employees generally wait four weeks before they receive their first check, which is a live paper check. Direct deposit is a requirement of employment.

  • Holidays (Ordinance 18.501) :
  • The following holidays are observed by the County and shall be granted to regular employees with pay and to temporary employees without pay, unless such employees are required to be on scheduled work :

    a) New Year's Day

    b) Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    c) Spring Holiday to be observed the Friday immediately preceding Easter

    d) Memorial Day

    f) July 4th

    g) Labor Day

    h) Thanksgiving Day

    i) Friday following Thanksgiving

    j) Day before Christmas

    k) Christmas Day

    l) One Floating Holiday

    m) Any additional holiday granted by the County Board.

    n) The County Administrator may designate additional holidays in unusual circumstances with the approval of the County Board Chair and / or Vice Chair.

    For employees working the standard work schedule, when a holiday falls on Saturday, it shall be observed on the preceding Friday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed.

    For employees not working the standard work schedule see the HR Policies and Procedures.

  • Vacation (Policy & Procedure Manual 5.47) :
  • Employees (.4 FTE or greater) hired on or after April 10, 2023, shall earn vacation according to the following schedule :

  • Health Insurance including our Wellness component :
  • Rock County offers a dual choice point of service plan. Employees will have a choice to elect coverage with either Dean Health Care or Mercy Health Care. Employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment period in the fall. In the case of a qualifying event (birth, marriage, FTE increase, loss of coverage, etc.), the employee will also have 30 days to enroll or make changes. No exceptions will be made. The County will pay 90% of the premium for health insurance and the Employee may earn the remaining 10% of the premium, based on the terms of participation of the Healthy Employee Incentive Program.

  • Sick Leave (Policy 5.39) :
  • Sick leave pay shall commence on the first day of any period of illness due to accident, injury, or disease.

    All full-time employees shall earn one sick leave day per month of continuous employment. All part-time employees whose regular workweek is sixteen hours or more shall earn one sick leave day on a prorated basis directly in relation to the normal full time employment period. All part-time employees, who work less than sixteen hours per week, shall not earn sick leave. Temporary and seasonal employees are not eligible for sick leave. Sick leave shall accrue to a maximum of one hundred thirty days.

  • Dental Plan :
  • The County offers a dental plan through Delta Dental and will pay 60% of the applicable

    premium for the lowest cost plan. Employees can enroll within the first 30 days of

    employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment period in the fall. In the case of a qualifying event (birth, marriage, FTE increase, loss of coverage, etc.), the employee will also have 30 days to enroll or make changes. No exceptions will be made. Newly enrolled employees will likely see a double deduction on their first paycheck; premiums are paid one month in advance.

  • Vision Plan :
  • The County offers a vision plan which employees can enroll in at their own cost. Employees

    can enroll within the first 30 days of employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment

    period in the fall. In the case of a qualifying event (birth, marriage, FTE increase, loss of coverage, etc.), the employee will also have 30 days to enroll or make changes. No exceptions will be made.

    Newly enrolled employees will likely see a double deduction on their first paycheck; premiums are paid one month in advance.

  • Life Insurance :
  • The County provides term life insurance through the State of Wisconsin Plan. Employees can purchase insurance in increments based on their salary, up to five times their salary. The County will contribute 20% of the cost for the first increment only - one times the employee's salary. Employees can also purchase coverage for their spouse and / or children.

  • Eligibility for this benefit is tied to whether the employee is eligible for retirement benefits. (You must be expected to work for at least 12 months and 1200 hours, or have previously qualified for the WRS)
  • Voluntary Benefits :
  • The County offers voluntary benefits which employees can enroll in at their own cost. Employees

    can enroll within the first 30 days of employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment

    period in the fall. Voluntary benefits may include : Disability, Hospital indemnity, Supplemental Life, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance. Employees are responsible for 100% of the premiums for any voluntary benefits elected. Deductions are taken post tax. Please visit the Human Resources intranet page for more information.

  • Deferred Compensation :
  • Employees can participate in one of the identified deferred compensation plans (Nationwide, Wisconsin Deferred Comp, and Security Benefits) at their own cost.

  • Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care) :
  • Employees can elect to put an annually IRS established amount into a flexible spending account through (EBC) to pay for their own non-reimbursed medical care expenses. Employees can also put in up to $5,000 for dependent care accounts.

    If you leave County employment, you have ninety (90) days to submit expenses incurred prior to your last day.

  • Retirement :
  • Rock County participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Eligible employees are required to participate. What an employee receives at retirement is dependent upon several factors - age, length of service, salary.

    Rock County and the employee make equal contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System on behalf of the employer. The contribution rate is addressed in the employment letter.

    Employees in protective status have the percentage contributions defined in their respective collective bargaining units.

    Employees who have questions about their retirement benefits should contact WRS.

  • Bereavement Leave (Policy 5.04) :
  • In the event of a death an employee may be excused from work without loss of pay for up to a maximum of thirty-two (32) hours annually for the purpose of attending a person's wake, visitation, memorial service, funeral, or make necessary arrangements regarding the person's death, within a reasonable time after the occurrence. Reasonable time after the occurrence is defined as within six (6) months from the date of death.

    No more than (32) hours can be used for the same decedent.

    If additional time is required beyond the thirty-two (32) hours annually, an employee may request to use accumulated vacation, holiday, or comp-time. Sick leave can be used for a parent, spouse, or child only.

    Bereavement leave cannot be accrued from one year to the next.

    Bereavement leave can be used in increments of quarter hours.

    A second or third shift employee may be excused from work the scheduled shift before or after the event, provided the shift begins or ends on the same calendar date of the event.

    All leaves under this section shall be prorated based upon the employee's FTE.

  • EAP :
  • The County provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees to use for all kinds of personal and professional assistance. In the case of counseling, professional counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. An employee can establish a relationship with a counselor over the phone or set up an in-person appointment with a counselor in the area. As of March 1, 2022, the EAP program will pay for up to six visits.

  • Parking :
  • The County provides free parking at all its facilities.

  • Workplace Attire (Policy & Procedures 5.53) :
  • All Rock County employees are expected to present a professional, businesslike image to clients, visitors, customers, and the public. Acceptable personal appearance, like proper maintenance of work areas, is an ongoing requirement of employment with the County. Supervisors should communicate any department-specific workplace attire and grooming guidelines to staff members during new-hire orientation and evaluation periods. Any questions about the department's guidelines for attire should be discussed with the immediate supervisor.

  • Employee Identification Badge (Policy & Procedure 5.08)
  • All Rock County employees shall have and display, an identification badge while conducting official County business. Minimal exceptions, for safety reasons, may be approved by Department Heads.

  • Smoking :
  • All County buildings are smoke free. By County Ordinance anyone visiting or working in any County building is prohibited from smoking closer than 30 feet from any building entrance. The Ordinance also makes the entire Rock Haven Nursing Home a smoke free "campus."

    Prior to new hire orientation, please access policy documents here :

    Active Employees : For full policy documents, please visit the Human Resources Intranet page, "Personnel Ordinance" and "Policy & Procedure Manual".

    Please note, you may also be subject to department specific work rules.

    Still have questions? Call us! Human Resources : 608-757-5520

    Salary : $25 - $28

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Administrative Professional III?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Administrative Professional III career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $49,359 - $62,131
    Income Estimation: 
    $59,158 - $74,794
    Income Estimation: 
    $49,359 - $62,131
    Income Estimation: 
    $59,158 - $74,794
    Income Estimation: 
    $59,158 - $74,794
    Income Estimation: 
    $72,615 - $89,381
    Income Estimation: 
    $42,423 - $53,300
    Income Estimation: 
    $49,359 - $62,131
    Income Estimation: 
    $40,950 - $50,639
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Rock County, WI

    Rock County, WI
    Hired Organization Address Janesville, WI Full Time
    Salary : $28.35 - $31.46 Hourly Location : Janesville, WI Job Type : Full Time Job Number : RC-0804782 Department : Sher...
    Rock County, WI
    Hired Organization Address Janesville, WI Full Time
    Salary : $25.00 - $27.75 HourlyLocation : Janesville, WIJob Type : Full TimeJob Number : RC-0804772Department : HSD-C Yo...
    Rock County, WI
    Hired Organization Address Wisconsin Rapids, WI Full Time
    Salary : $35.32 - $38.51 Hourly Location : Information Technology, WI Job Type : Full Time Job Number : RC-0804776 Depar...
    Rock County, WI
    Hired Organization Address Janesville, WI Full Time
    Salary : $20.41 - $22.27 Hourly Location : Janesville, WI Job Type : Full Time / Part Time Job Number : RC-0803739 Depar...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Administrative Professional III jobs in the Wisconsin Rapids, WI area that may be a better fit.

    Administrative Assistant III

    University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Plover, WI

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!