Clerical Office Assistant (Part-Time)

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Clerical Assistant

Department of DHHS – Child Support Services

Hourly Pay Rate: $19.00

Closing Date: October 28, 2026 or upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions received.

Job Summary:

The Clerical Assistant will provide essential administrative and clerical duties at the direction of the Office Manager. This position is responsible for reception duties, supply and device management, backup to mailroom personnel and other duties as assigned.

Assist Office Manager with any and all reception duties to include answering phones, emails, checking eFax, answering in person questions for internal and external customers directing calls to relevant units for assistance, filing paperwork, placing work orders and escorting guests within the department. Update Child Support Services (CSS) Notebook, update authorized access list monthly or more frequently as needed, create monthly newsletter, update BCS Directory as changes within the department occur. Update phone list, cell phone list and cubicle maps. Assist with event planning set up and take down.

Replenish and restock office supplies and use INFOR for purchasing supplies and designated items, maintain forms and envelopes, maintain printers, scanners, fax machines, maintain and update printer usage Excel sheets.

Acts as backup to mailroom personnel, duties include date stamp, open, sort and deliver incoming mail to appropriate units or staff members. Process high volume daily outbound mail including time sensitive legal docs and correspondence. Perform mail runs 3 times per day to pick up and deliver mail to units.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Current resident of the State of Wisconsin

At least one-year of full-time office clerical experience in a professional office setting.

Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel, Word Processing, PowerPoint, and spreadsheets (e.g., MS Office)

Ability to provide professional, respectful, and effective customer service to internal and external customers, including individuals experiencing emotional distress or challenging circumstances. Frequent contact with employees across other departments and external entities to gather factual information of a confidential manner. NOTE:

This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

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