Administrative Assistant Job at Black Hills Special Services Cooperative in Rapi

Compass, a division of Black Hills Special Services Cooperative, is seeking a reliable and resourceful Administrative Assistant to help keep our operations running smoothly. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting a collaborative team, managing a variety of office tasks, and contributing to meaningful work in education. As the first point of contact for many of our visitors and partners, you'll play a key role in creating a welcoming and professional environment while ensuring our internal processes stay organized and efficient.

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is a public entity that is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota. BHSSC is comprised of five divisions dedicated to aiding school districts, individuals, and the communities.

Wage: $19.00-$20.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, non-exempt
Work Location: Rapid City, SD

Job Description:

• Provide executive and technical assistance to all Compass team members
• Compose, type, and maintain cordial correspondence amongst teams
• Perform clerical functions such as receiving visitors and fielding all incoming phone calls
• Assist Compass Director to manage scheduling and organizing staff assignments and contracts.
• Maintain records and prepare standard reports from such records.
• Assist with event preparation, including coordinating catering, supporting event planning, and ensuring logistics run smoothly
• Provide general office support, including maintaining the building, managing vendor and building service contracts, and coordinating repairs as needed.
• Work with computer programs, including but not limited to Microsoft, Google, and Adobe Pro
• Track and maintain conference room schedules for availability and prevent overlapping
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience in office work of a complex nature and some form of experience supporting event-type logistics; an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Highly organized and able to work well with others
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and standard computer applications as well as experience with a variety of contemporary web-based applications and productivity tools
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account Options
• South Dakota Retirement

Because BHSSC is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota, all employees are required to undergo a criminal background investigation.