Job Location: This position will be located at 3216 Emerald Lane, Suite B, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing works with individuals, service providers, businesses, organizations, and state agencies to improve the lives and opportunities of all Missourians with hearing loss.

What you’ll do:

• Manages the office. Acts as the receptionist for the Executive Director and MCDHH staff, answers and places telephone calls, and opens all incoming correspondence.
• Composes and types memos, letters, and reports on various subjects. Proofreads correspondence and reports.
• Manages the logistics, agenda, reports, and minutes of the Commission meetings. May provide basic informational research and prepare resultant reports relating to yearly budget reports and commission meetings.
• Coordinates appointments and makes travel arrangements for the Executive Director, staff, and Commissioners.
• Compiles and maintains appropriate employee records.
• Maintains records of staff itineraries and assist in preparation of appropriate forms and reports in accordance with Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Personnel Policies and Administrative Procedures.
• Provides information to the public on a variety of matters related to Commission operations and policies.
• Prepares and distributes communications to staff and/or Commissioners, and conveys requests and general information from the Executive Director to various agencies.
• Receives and process conference, training and testing registration and registrations submitted to MCDHH.
• Orders office supplies, professional development materials and testing equipment.
• Participates in maintaining and updating MCDHH website information and social media.
• Full job description available upon request.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school equivalency.
• Three years of progressively difficult and responsible secretarial work, including one year in an advanced level position.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department employment practices may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human Resources Director, 8th floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number 573-751-9619 or TYY 800-735-2966.
To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.
Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.