Administrative Support Assistant - Missouri Assistive Technology (MoAT)

Job Description:

Administrative Support Assistant - Missouri Assistive Technology (MoAT)

Description

Salary: $24,912 - 28 hours per week

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 1501 NW Jefferson St., Blue Springs, MO 64015.

Why you’ll love this position:

Missouri Assistive Technology (MoAT), the federally funded Assistive Technology Act Program for Missouri, operates within the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. MoAT is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Support Assistant to provide essential administrative support for programs and initiatives that increase access to assistive technology (AT) for individuals with disabilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring efficient office operations and supporting the work of MoAT staff.

• Provide administrative and clerical support in partnership with the lead Administrative Assistant and program staff, including preparing correspondence, processing applications, and maintaining organized records.
• Assist with procurement activities by preparing purchase requests, processing invoices, tracking orders, and maintaining related documentation.
• Support financial recordkeeping by entering data, reconciling transactions, and assisting in preparing routine budget and expenditure reports.
• Assist with inventory tracking for assistive technology devices and equipment, including logging items, verifying functionality, and updating inventory databases.
• Maintain and update program data systems, ensuring accuracy for reporting and compliance purposes.
• Provide day-to-day support for programs and services, including the Telecommunications Access Program, Show-Me Loans Program, device reuse, and information and assistance activities.
• Assist in preparing materials for Council meetings, annual conferences, trainings, and other events, including ensuring availability in accessible formats.
• Respond to inquiries from the public, stakeholders, and program participants, providing accurate information or directing them to the appropriate staff member.
• Coordinate and prepare materials, including accessible formats, for Council meetings, annual conferences, and other trainings or events.
• Serve as a point of contact for stakeholders, providing accurate program information and directing inquiries to appropriate staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Assistant Director, and/or Program Coordinators.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or high school equivalency through which knowledge of English grammar and punctuation, basic typing or keyboarding, and basic mathematics may have been acquired.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in administrative support services, preferably with a disability-related organization.

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.

Salary:

$24,912 per Year