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Administrative Assistant

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This position will provide administrative support for the entire staff of Disability Rights South Dakota under the general supervision of senior staff. The position is in Pierre, SD. This position is 40 hours per week; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Answer telephone, conduct demographic intake as necessary, and direct calls to appropriate staff or take accurate messages.

2. Greet the public and direct them to appropriate staff.

3. Assist program staff with client related activities including encoding statistical data as needed and directed.

4. Receive and disseminate incoming mail, post daily outgoing mail and deliver to post office.

5. Coordinate staff Calendar of Events for agency.

6. Maintain general tidiness of office duplicating room; supply closet and storage areas.

7. Coordinate purchase of office supplies for agency.

8. Maintain agency program/office files as directed.

9. Update and maintain library of publications for all programs.

10. Type reports, legal documents, letters, etc. Review materials to verify they are grammatically correct, typographically error free, and complete.

11. Assist Executive Assistant, as requested, to make arrangements for meetings, including typing correspondence and agendas, travel vouchers, etc.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent GED.

• Previous years of administrative/secretarial experience beneficial.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, ability to troubleshoot technological issues and assist staff with issues

• Ability to comfortably communicate with others using appropriate language, grammar and develop correspondence as required.

PAY RANGE:

$14.00-$16.00 DOE and Excellent fringe benefits.

NONLIMITATION STATEMENT:

Position may require performance of other related duties.

Interested individuals should send/email resume, letter of interest, and two references to:

Sandy Hook, Executive Assistant 

Disability Rights South Dakota 

2520 E. Franklin St., Ste. 2

Pierre, SD 57501

Telephone: (605) 224-8294

Email: sandy.hook@drsdlaw.org

DRSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Contact Sandy (at above numbers) for reasonable accommodations during application/interview process.