Executive Assistant - MO Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

Job Location: This position will be located at 3216 Emerald Lane, Suite B, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing works with individuals, service providers, businesses, organizations, and state agencies to improve the lives and opportunities of all Missourians with hearing loss.

• Manages the office. Acts as the receptionist for the Executive Director and MCDHH staff, manages and returns office calls, and opens all incoming correspondence.
• Provides team support to all other positions and their program projects and initiatives.
• Composes and types of memos, letters, and reports on various subjects. Proofreads correspondence and reports.
• Manages the logistics, agenda, reports, and minutes of the Commission meetings. May provide basic informational research and prepare resultant reports relating to yearly budget reports and commission meetings.
• Coordinates appointments and makes travel arrangements for the Executive Director, staff, and Commissioners.
• Compiles and maintains appropriate employee records.
• Provides information to the public on a variety of matters related to Commission operations and policies.
• Prepares and distributes communications to staff and/or Commissioners and conveys requests and general information from the Executive Director to various agencies.
• Receives and processes conference, training and testing registration and registrations submitted to MCDHH.
• Participates in maintaining and updating MCDHH website information, online processes, and social media.
• Provides or coordinates office orientation and training to all new staff personnel and coordinates special work assignments.
• Prepares and submits reports on state vehicle and schedules maintenance appointment through the Fleet Management System.
• Assists with preparing and hosting the MCDHH exhibit booth.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
• Full job description available upon request.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or high school equivalency
• Three years of progressive and responsible secretarial work, including one year in an advanced level administrative clerical position.

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 .

If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov .

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7 th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.



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. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.

Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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