Lead Administrative Support Assistant (DD0000075-051926)

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

The Department of Mental Health (DMH), Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), seeks a Lead Administrative Support Assistant.

This position will be located in Jefferson City, Missouri.

The base salary offered for this position is up to $42,000.00 annually, commensurate with education and experience. If the selected candidate is eligible for a pay differential, such as retention pay, the total salary may exceed what is listed in this posting.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

This position will provide advanced clerical, technical, and administrative support to the various activities and functions of the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). Responsibilities include phone coverage for DDD Main Line, assisting callers with Medication Aide Certification general issues, organizing meetings, making travel arrangements, taking minutes, creating publications/presentations, providing technical expertise and specialized program knowledge regarding assigned areas, and participating in phone coverage rotation for the DMH Front Desk.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Must have one year of experience as a Senior Office Support Assistant or four years of relative clerical experience. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.

A successful incumbent must be able to function with a high degree of autonomy, demonstrate a strong organizational and data management skill set, and be proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher.

Familiarity with Microsoft Access is preferred.

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Job Details - 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.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

hrmail@dmh.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.