Administrative Support Assistant - Child Care Subsidy

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you'll love this position:

The Child Care Subsidy Program increases children's access to early learning by assisting eligible parents/guardians with payments for child care in Missouri. The purpose of this program is to not only ensure children have access to early childhood programs, but also to help families with the cost of child care so they are able to focus on finding and holding steady jobs and/or are able to attend school and training programs.

Responsibilities - What you'll do

• Provides administrative support to the Child Care Subsidy section.
• Receive visitors and answer telephone calls, transfer calls, receive and relay messages to others as needed.
• Receive incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail for the Child Care Subsidy section.
• Schedule meetings, arrange conference rooms, and take meeting minutes as needed.
• Assist with travel documents, scheduling state vehicles, hotels, etc. as needed.
• Manage and maintain general email accounts within Child Care Subsidy.
• Proofread documents prior to mailing or sending out to the public.
• Compile information relative to supplies, office equipment, replacement, or additions to equipment, etc.
• Operate various office equipment, such as calculator, computer, and software programs, copy machine, etc.
• Assists other sections in the Office of Childhood with phone coverage and administrative duties as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or High School Equivalency.
• Three years of progressively responsible clerical and secretarial work.

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.

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