Lead Administrative Support Assistant

Job Description

The
MO HealthNet Division
has an opening for a
Lead Administrative Support Assistant
in the
Administration Unit
located in
Cole County.
Semi-monthly salary:
The current rate for this position is
$1,875.00
. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).
Annual Salary:
$45,000
Job Posting Number
: 4577 8310009
Job Location:
This position is located at the
Howerton State Office Building
; 615 Howerton Court, Jefferson City, MO.
The
Department of Social Services
partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.
Why you’ll love this position:
You will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated, first-rate team to build a best-in-class Medicaid program that addresses the needs of Missouri’s most vulnerable in a way that is financially sustainable. The Administration Unit oversees everyday operations of the MO HealthNet Division.
You will work in a small cohesive unit alongside other helpful team members in many different sections of the MO HealthNet Division (MHD) and the Department of Social Services (DSS) as well as other State agencies and external parties.

What you’ll do:
Answer main phone lines
Triage and respond to emails received in the Division inbox
Receive and sort Divisional mail
Report, log and track maintenance requests
Maintain Printer/Toner inventory by ordering
toner
cartridges
and update tracking log
Ensure Purchase Orders and Invoices meet deadlines and are stored appropriately
Be responsible for a state purchasing card and order items as needed
Schedule meetings as assigned
Participate in meetings to identify problem areas and develop solutions
Assist team members and perform other projects as needed
Support Senior Managers as needed

Minimum Qualifications:
3-5 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
Preferred Qualifications:
Work independently and be able to contribute to the team
Good analytical skills with attention to detail
Be well organized and keep track of duties and projects to bring to a successful closure
Maintain effective working relationships with State agency co-workers, providers/provider’s accountants, and other parties requiring information or assistance
Strong verbal and written communication skills to relay information to providers, MHD team, and others
Proficiency in Microsoft applications
Excellent attendance.
Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

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:
Marissa Crump at
Marissa.Crump@dss.mo.gov
.
If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at
Courtney.Hall@dss.mo.gov
.
Recruitment Area
: All qualified applicants.
Application Deadline
: September 24, 2026