THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

“Making a Positive Difference Through Education and Service”

 

VACANCY NOTICE

 

Vacancy Title:    Administrative Assistant II


Job Order Number:   7200439

City:   Jefferson City


Section/Division:  Leadership Academy / Division of Teacher Quality and Urban Education


Salary:   $26,880


Deadline:   Opened Until Filled

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE CANDIDATES SHOULD POSSESS
(Other qualifications and experience, which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education
meet the requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu of the following.)


High school graduate or G.E.D.

 

Three years of progressively responsible experience in secretarial work.

 

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint including PageMaker.  Through knowledge of standard office equipment. 

 

Ability to work in an organized manner with minimum supervision and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

 

Ability to accurately type a minimum of 50 words per minute.

 

Working knowledge of web-based applications or ability to quickly learn these processes.

 

Ability to lift 50 pounds.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

 

Assists in setting up complex database files, logging in data into database files, and running queries and reports of database files.

 

Prepares contracts for state and national presenters as well as other professional development related educational groups.

 

Follows through with acquiring necessary signatures of designated parties within DESE and other contractual parties.

 

Assists in typing expense reports as well as invoices and other reports.

 

Communicates with internal personnel and people outside of DESE by telephone and/or correspondence.

 

Prepares periodic reports on amount of money spent from particular funds.

 

Assists supervisors with preparations for upcoming meetings and workshops.

 

Prepares and/or updates applications and brochures for programs.

 

Maintains section website.

 

Composes and types correspondence and inter-office communications dealing with routine matters, following specified procedures and/or oral instruction.

 

Types a variety of material, often technical in nature, working from rough draft or notes, proofreads completed work.

 

Sets up and organizes files; sorts, classifies, and files materials; purges obsolete material; removes and returns material requested from files.

 

Arranges travel and accommodations, and other administrative support functions.

 

Operates standard office equipment, such as calculator, copy machine, fax machine, electric typewriter, word processor, personal computer, and/or computer terminal keyboard with video display.

 

Other duties as assigned.

 

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Mail a resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480.

 

Submit your resume electronically to webreplyhr@dese.mo.gov.  Resumes must be in Word format attached to the e-mail with the job order number in the subject line.  You must submit a resume or application for every vacancy for which you apply.  Photocopies of applications are accepted.  We do not keep applications on file to submit for other vacant positions.   You will receive an e-mail confirmation when your resume is received.   

 

The DESE application may be found at http://www.dese.mo.gov/divadm/humanres/Application.pdf  or call (573) 751-9619 or write to Human Resources, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480 and ask that a Department Application be mailed to your address; or,

 

If it is a professional vacancy and you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to submit college transcripts.  You may submit the transcripts with your application if you choose.  If applications are sent separately from your application materials, please ensure that your college/university sends the transcript in care of the Vacancy Number listed at the top of this Vacancy Notice.
 

BENEFITS
(For a Full-Time Position)

VACATION: Generally accrue 10 hours per month for employees with up to ten years of creditable service.  

SICK LEAVE:  Generally accrue 10 hours per month.

FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE:  After 12 months or 1250 hours of employment, 12 weeks of unpaid leave is available for employees as laid out in the policy.

ORGAN/BONE MARROW DONATION LEAVE:  5 workdays given for bone marrow donation and 30 workdays given for organ donation. 

SCHOOL-VISIT LEAVE:  Up to 8 hours of paid leave for assisting in the classroom with curricular activities or visiting with child’s teacher on curricular activities and other events as outlined in the policy.

HOLIDAYS:  12 holidays per year.

RETIREMENT:  Vested after five years of creditable service.

LIFE INSURANCE:  Free basic life insurance coverage equal to one-times the employee's annual salary.  The minimum coverage amount will remain $15,000.

OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE:  Employee may purchase up to 6 times their annual salary.  Spouse and children life insurance coverage is available.

CAFETERIA PLAN:  Easy tax savings on employee’s cost for qualified payroll-deducted insurance plans, medical care, and dependent care.

HEALTH PLANS:  Employer-paid/subsidized plans available the first of the following month after employment.

DENTAL PLANS:  Delta Dental insurance coverage is available.

VISION PLAN:  Vision Service Plan (VSP) is available. 

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:  Up to six counseling visits per episode per family member per year.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:  Employees may enroll in the State of Missouri Deferred Compensation Plan at beginning of employment with a minimum of $25 per month.  After 12 continuous months of employment State service the State will contribute up to an additional $35 per month to eligible employees.

 

 

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Because the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education values diversity in the workplace, people of all ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

To Our Applicants with Disabilities:  For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619.  Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs.
 

OTHER DESE JOB OPPORTUNITIES


To inquire about other employment opportunities, please call the Human Resource Voicemail System at (573) 751-3815; or access our Web Page at:  http://www.dese.mo.gov/divadm/humanres/vacancies.html

 

TTY/TDD users:  Please access the DESE Job-Line via the Relay Missouri service at 1-800-735-2966.
 

INTERNET USERS


If you know of someone who would like to receive this information via the Internet or if you would like to give us feedback, email us at   webreply@dese.mo.gov.