Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Salary

$23.64 - $26.07 Hourly

Location

521 N. Main Ave Sioux Falls, SD

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-72

Department

Human Services

Division

Human Services / Admin

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 5:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
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Why Join Our Team

The Minnehaha County Human Services department invites applications for an Administrative Assistant to join our team! As the first point of contact, this position is the face of the department to clients and the public who are in need of services such as financial assistance in a time of emergency.

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; PTO available from day one; an extended sick leave program; inclusion in the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS); and a deferred compensation plan.

• Please include a cover letter and resume with the online application.*

How You Will Make an Impact

• Provide administrative and clerical support to Human Services staff, supervisors, and management for efficient departmental operations.
• Serve as the first contact for clients and the public, answering inquiries in person, by phone, and electronically.
• Offer guidance and support for County assistance applications and answer policy questions.
• Manage medical records, enter data, and support administrative processes to ensure client confidentiality.
• Update digital and hardcopy records, forms, and correspondence to meet professional and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate meeting schedules and prepare meeting minutes.
• Manage office supplies, equipment, and process vouchers, invoices, and purchase orders.
• Screen and direct mail; organize outgoing mail.
• Track and follow up on activities to meet deadlines and complete procedures.

Full job description below:

Administrative Assistant

What You Need to Succeed in this Role

High school diploma or GED and one year of increasingly responsible clerical experience. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered. Must successfully complete pre-employment background process.

Ability to perform a variety of moderately complex secretarial and clerical tasks while exercising independent judgment. Effective verbal and written communication. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry. Willingness to participate in the agency, demonstrate team participation and a workplace philosophy that enriches staff's ability to reach goals, and provide a high level of customer service. Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, other agencies, and the public. Present a professional appearance and communicate with others in a respectful and approachable way.

EEO Statement

Minnehaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sex or gender including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Human Resources at (605) 367-4337.

Insurance

• Coverage effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Available for employees and dependents.

Health/Prescription - Minnehaha Countys health benefit plan offers low deductibles with two network options for coverage: Avera or Sanford. The county pays for 75% of the premium rates. Pharmacy benefits included.

Dental - Minnehaha County offers dental insurance through Delta Dental which covers 100% of diagnostic and preventative services.

Life Insurance - Minnehaha County provides a $15,000 basic life insurance policy for every full-time employee along with and additional $15,000 accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) benefit. Additional term life insurance and AD&D may be purchased by employees for themselves and dependents through payroll deduction.

Retirement

Retirement Plan - Minnehaha County participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match (8% for certified law enforcement). Other SDRS benefits include long term disability. Employees are vested after 3 years of continuous employment.

Deferred Compensation Plan - Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax or after-tax (Roth IRA) basis through our supplemental retirement program.

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off (PTO) - earn approximately 130 hours annually, with increasing accruals with each year of service. PTO available beginning on day one.

Holiday Leave - 12 days per calendar year

Extended Sick Leave - approximately 65 hours per year

Flexible Spending Plan

Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (FSA) - Minnehaha County offers FSA for Health Care and Dependent Care. This is a great way to put money aside for health and dependent care costs on a pre-tax basis.

Eye Med Vision Policy

Eye Med Insight Network - Minnehaha County offers a vision plan for employees and dependents! The plan offers low premiums with a frame or lens allowance of up to $130 per year and an annual eye exam. Choose from participating retailers such as Pearle Vision, Target Optical, LensCrafters and many others!

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Please identify the highest level of your completed education:

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree

02

Please indicate the level of your professional clerical office experience:

• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 4-6 years
• 7+ years

03

Rate your proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office equipment.

• Advanced; I use these tools daily and can troubleshoot issues
• Intermediate; I use them regularly
• Basic; I use them occasionally
• I am not proficient in any of the above listed areas.

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Where did you hear about this job opportunity?

• Minnehaha County Career Website
• Indeed
• Keloland
• CareerBuilder
• 12twenty
• College Career Board/Notification
• Employee Referral
• Other

Required Question

Employer Minnehaha County

Address 415 N Dakota Avenue

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57104

Phone 605-367-4337

Website http://jobs.minnehahacounty.gov