Administrative Assistant

Job Details

Full‑time 40 hours per week.

Location:

Pine Ridge, SD. Salary: $16.96 hourly, depending on qualifications. Pay Grade:

D. Closing Date:
July 23, 2026.

Provide clerical/secretarial support: greet the public both in person and on the telephone, compose and finalize correspondence, establish and maintain filing systems, create and maintain databases, gather and provide information, and record fiscal activities to support office operations.

• Communicates effectively and efficiently.
• Plans and organizes work activities, adjusts to multiple demands, prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates compassion, respect, courtesy, and tact.
• Establishes and maintains effective collaborative relationships with employees and the public.
• Understands concepts related to client confidentiality.
• Prepares clear and concise documentation, reports, and correspondence that reflect relevant facts.

• Highly motivated and experienced, with a passion for serving the public and a high level of effort and commitment toward completing assignments and goals.
• Compassionate individual who listens attentively to others and clearly conveys information and ideas.
• Dependable and organized, effectively plans and organizes work activities.
• Dedicated and represents the Department of Social Services with integrity and enthusiasm.
• Works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate.
• Valid driver’s license.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit it with your application. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I‑9. The State of South Dakota will use E‑Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Benefits include a $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits (Class A retirement under SDRS).

Equal Opportunity Employer.