Executive Assistant - Office of Childhood

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 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Office of Childhood provides a comprehensive approach to childhood care and education in Missouri. It includes programs related to child care, home visiting, early learning, and early intervention for children birth to age five, as well as afterschool programs for school-age children. The Office of Childhood is responsible for overseeing DESE’s efforts to expand and improve high-quality early learning opportunities.

• Provides operational and logistical support to the Assistant Commissioner, with discretion in the performance of duties as work is often of a highly confidential and sensitive nature.
• Responds to and follows up on phone calls to the main office line and emails in the office email account.
• Prepares and proofreads various memorandums, letters, and reports for the office.
• Compiles and maintains appropriate office employee records.
• Prepares and proofreads State Board of Education meeting materials for submission to the Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner.
• Provides information to the public and employees on a variety of matters related to the office and/or departmental operations and policies.
• Schedules meetings, rooms, and equipment for the leadership team.
• Opens, sorts, and distributes mail in and routes to appropriate person(s).
• Completes activities necessary to hire and onboard new employees in the office, including but not limited to, tasks on the executive checklist for new employees.
• Maintains professional appearance in accordance with department appropriate dress policy.
• Understands and follows complex oral and written directions.
• Conducts routine administrative and supervisory detail independently.
• Composes correspondence without review.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Commissioner.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
• Full job description available upon request

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or High School Equivalency.
• Three years of progressively responsible clerical and secretarial work, including one year in an advanced level 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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