Compass Administrative Assistant

(position announced 4/24/24-- deadline to apply, 12:00 PM MDT 5/20/2024)

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Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Department: Compass - Partners in Education (Formally known as Compass) (A division of Black Hills Special Services Cooperative)Reports To: Compass DirectorSalary Range: $19-$20 per hour, single health insurance benefits, South Dakota Retirement System benefits

Essential Function of Position:Compass is a division of Black Hills Special Services Cooperative. Compass curates lesson resources, provides instruction for the best uses of online tools, and offers customized support on the best pedagogical strategies for learning. At Compass we have a culture of collaboration and innovation to ensure all employees are supported in providing impactful professional learning to schools, educators, and other organizations. The Compass Administrative Assistant will play a vital role in providing direct support to Compass learning specialists and for the day-to-day functions of the Compass Office. This role is critical to ensuring all visitors and co-workers receive exceptional service in all interactions. Overall this position facilitates and supports the efficient operations of Compass by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks.

General Expectations:

• Provide executive and technical assistance to all Compass team members
• Compose, type, and maintain cordial correspondence amongst teams
• Perform clerical functions such as receiving visitors and fielding all incoming phone calls
• Assist Compass Director to manage scheduling and organizing staff assignments and contracts.
• Maintain records and prepare standard reports from such records.
• Work with computer programs, including but not limited to Microsoft, Google, and Adobe Pro
• Track and maintain conference room schedules for availability and prevent overlapping
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Develop positive public relations in all avenues of Compass work both internally and externally
• Attend meetings, trainings, seminars, and workshops as deemed necessary
• Other duCompasss as deemed appropriate by the Compass Director and/or Deputy Director

Statement of Skills, Knowledge & AbiliCompasss:

• Clear and concise interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Creative, strategic, and analytical thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize requests effectively and efficiently
• Self-driven and comfortable working in a busy and dynamic environment with competing prioriCompasss
• Highly organized and able to work well with others
• Desire to contribute to a collaborative, non-competitive, drama-free work environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and standard computer applications as well as experience with a variety of contemporary web-based applications and productivity tools
• Desire to be a lifelong learner and contributor to the field of education
• Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances

Education and Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in office work of a complex nature and some form of experience supporting event-type logistics; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

To apply, please complete the following tasks:

• Email a resume and letter of introduction to Compass Director, Dr. Kyle Laughlin at and cc
• Please structure your email subject line as follows: Compass Administrative Assistant Position: Firstname Lastname
• Please name your attached files (or links to docs viewable online) using this structure: Lastname.Resume and Lastname.IntroLetter.
• Your letter of introduction may include any range of topics you deem appropriate. Please also include information that describes the skill set and added value you can bring to the Compass division. Resumes are due by May 20th, 2024.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person