Administrative Support Assistant 3 Job Fairfield area,Iowa USA,Administrative/Clerical

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT 3
- Fairfield, IA Join Our Mission – Be the Backbone of Progress

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes in Iowa’s correctional system? As an Administrative Support Assistant 3 at the Fairfield Office in District 8, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly. This position is perfect for detail-oriented professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy organizing information, and want to support a mission-driven team making a difference every day.

What

You'll Do:

Being responsible for the clerical duties for Jefferson, Washington, and Van Buren Counties
Entering and validating data in databases and internal systems
Managing communications and mail flow
Preparing, proofreading, and formatting reports, correspondence, and official documents
Supporting document management across both physical and digital filing systems
Assisting with office supply ordering

You’ll also support internal teams by providing timely information, handling sensitive data with discretion, and improving operational workflows.

What We're Looking For

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask
Effective communication skills—both written and verbal
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, data entry, and modern office systems
A customer service mindset with a team-first attitude
The ability to handle confidential information with professionalism

Why Join Us?

Working for the Iowa Department of Corrections means more than just a paycheck.

You’ll gain:

Great benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Work-life balance with paid holidays and generous leave policies
Opportunities to grow with a supportive team and career advancement paths
A meaningful mission—your work will directly support public safety and community rehabilitation

Take the next step in your career while helping Iowa’s correctional system function at its best.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work
laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

Two years of full-time work experience in general office, clerical, data entry/processing, or related work.

A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as an Administrative Support Assistant 2 or eighteen months of full-time work as an Administrative Support Assistant 1.