Administrative Assistant

Job Details

Job

Agency:
Social Services

Location:

Huron, SD

Salary: $16.76 hourly (dependent on qualifications)

Pay Grade: D

Closing Date: 06.29.26

At the Department of Social Services (DSS), family is everything. We provide services to strengthen and support the citizens of South Dakota. Our vision is to build strong families and empower the future of South Dakota. We believe in safety, respect, fairness, and teamwork.

• Serve as a frontline liaison by greeting the public in person and on the telephone.
• Compose, edit, and finalize internal and external correspondence.
• Maintain filing systems and update records in databases.
• Collect and provide information to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Track and record fiscal activities to support office operations.

• Communicates effectively and efficiently.
• Plans and organizes work, manages multiple demands, and meets deadlines.
• Shows compassion, respect, courtesy, and tact in interactions.
• Builds collaborative relationships with colleagues and the public.
• Understands client confidentiality principles.
• Produces clear, concise documentation, reports, and correspondence.

• Attach a resume when applying.
• Veterans’ preference is available per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
• Successful applicants will undergo a background investigation. An arrest or conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.
• The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas. All employees must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9. E‑Verify will be used for employment eligibility verification.
• We offer $0 premium employee health insurance, eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Equal Opportunity Employer