Lead Administrative Support Assistant

Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109. Candidates must be willing to commute or relocate to Jefferson City.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Office of Dental Health is a fast-paced office full of people with a passion for achieving the goal of improving the oral health of Missourians. At DHSS, we value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of promoting, protecting, and partnering for health. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, good benefits, and a family-friendly environment, we want to talk to you about becoming a part of our winning team.

This position may be eligible for hybrid schedule after a successful onboarding period and will be required to be in office a minumum of two days per week if approved.

• Serves as an office manager directing a variety of support functions or services.
• Responds to inquiries either written or verbal from internal and external stakeholders, customers, vendors, and the public regarding agency matters; investigates and recommends action to resolve customer concerns.
• Responsible for purchasing and ordering from vendors; approving invoices; reviewing for accuracy and entering into a fiscal tracking system.
• Performs fixed asset management functions, including tracking physical inventory and obtaining and disposing (surplus) of inventory.
• Tracking expenditures for various items through different funding sources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One or more years of experience as a Administrative Support Assistant with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Four or more years of office or related clerical experience; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to manage confidential, sensitive, high-priority or time-sensitive information.
• High level of accuracy in written and verbal communication and ability to manage competing priorities, including the ability to type quickly and accurately.
• High levels of initiative and discernment are required.
• Above average computer skills (Microsoft Office, Webex, and online survey platforms) are needed.
• Possesses strong communication and organization skills.

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

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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