Admin Support Specialist

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Admin Support Specialist

Salary

$33,600.00 - $55,125.00 Annually

Location

44 - LOWNDES COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9026-0681-20260109LOW

Department

0681 - CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES

Opening Date

01/13/2026

Closing Date

1/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$33,600.00

Agency Maximum Salary

$55,125.00

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services has a position available as a field support. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is committed to protecting and nurturing Mississippi's at-risk children and families. MDCPS offers a variety of positions statewide, including social work positions providing case management services and working with potential foster families, supervisor positions providing clinical and administrative support, and agency support positions such as policy development, human resources, information technology, program management, training, and budgeting/finance. Working with MDCPS will give you the chance to make a life-changing difference for Mississippi's most vulnerable children and families. If you have any additional questions, you can contact Touya Harrington of Workforce Development at 601-301-8494 or touya.harrington@mdcps.ms.gov.

About the Position

This Time-Limited support specialist position is responsible for performing clerical tasks to help the office maintain a smooth workflow. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: preparing and processing documents, answering calls and correspondence, disseminating and organizing files, monitoring the inventory of office supplies, and processing procurement requests. The support specialist may also assist staff with projects and programs and coordinate with different agency departments.

— MUST Be able to work in Microsoft programs: Excel, Word, and Smartsheet.

What you'll need to be Successful

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software, demonstrate integrity, excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to adapt quickly, courteous, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4-6 years of experience.

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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits. Wellness BenefitsEmployees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. Life InsuranceAll eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices. Optional InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible Spending AccountsMany state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes. Paid Personal L