Administrative Assistant

PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Job ID: 29693
Agency: Department of Education
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $18.56-$20.88/hour, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: F
Closing Date: 01.03.2025

Opportunity to shape position based on skill set and interests.

The South Dakota Department of Education seeks an individual to provide front-line customer service and clerical support as a Administrative Assistant in the Pierre office. This position performs a variety of support functions including greeting customers, answering and routing phone and email inquiries, establishing and maintaining computerized and/or manual files, processing invoices and bills, coordinating meeting logistics, making travel arrangements, and various other duties as assigned.

What we offer to you beyond the paycheck: What we offer to you beyond the paycheck:

• Health Insurance ($0 employee-only premium option)
• Well-Being Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employees)
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System
• Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
• Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)
• Paid Family Leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child)
• Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Longevity Pay

For additional information regarding the benefits offered to state employees, please visit: https://bhr.sd.gov/benefits/.

This is a full-time, 40 hours weekly position with the Department of Education. For more information on the Department of Education, please visit https://doe.sd.gov/.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Excellent communication, customer service, teamwork, organization, and computer skills. Must be able to handle stressful situations and switch quickly from one task to another. Self-motivation and the ability to work independently are also important in this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• prioritize work, maintain confidentiality, and work with diverse individuals;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and co-workers, including department leadership;
• exercise tact, patience, and discretion in communicating and dealing with persons of varying backgrounds and temperament;
• make logical decisions to help customers;
• communicate information clearly and accurately;
• Business English grammar, spelling, and punctuation;
• modern office practices and procedures;
• operate a variety of office equipment and software, including Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, virtual meetings software;
• prepare invoices, billings and/or vouchers;
• compile and organize data;
• enter or retrieve data from computer systems;
• accomplish assigned professional tasks.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume and cover letter expressing interest and qualifications. Submitting these documents will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. 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. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=U0
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

#LI-Onsite