Administrative Assistant
Date Posted: Jun 17, 2025
Requisition ID: 461458
Location:
Edinburgh, IN, US, 46124
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About The Adjutant General's Office :
The Adjutant General's Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its various facilities throughout the state. AGO's programs and projects offer exciting opportunities for professionals in many fields - from maintenance repair to cadre to civil engineers - looking to begin or advance their careers. AGO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as an outstanding work/life balance. AGO offers agency specific benefits, such as an opportunity to work an alternative work schedule, a spot bonus program to reward hardworking employees, and a chance to work with military and federal partners.
Role Overview:
You will service as the Administrative for the Facilitiy Utilization Board, Installation Planning Board, Real Property Development Planning Board, and Qualified Recycling Board. You will keep all office administrative records and files within the office. You will represent the agency, institutions, or departments in a variety of situations with other departments, institutions, the general public, and special interest groups for the Directorate of Public Works Office. You will maintain office share drive and teams web and assist with work order management.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
?The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Provides high level administrative assistance to an agency, department, or facility.
Reviews total department or agency organizational structure and functions and advises changes to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
Administers staff functions in support of program areas.
Prepares special reports on alternative methods of achieving new program responsibilities.
Represents agency, institutions, or departments in a variety of situations with other departments, institutions, the general public, and special interest groups.
Prepares responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.
Follows-up on plans, programs, policies, and procedures to ensure progress and accomplishments.
?The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have
a Bachelor's Degree and 3+ year of experience, or
an Associate's Degree and 5+ years of experience, or
at least 7+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and methodology of administrative management
Thorough knowledge of department programs
Specialized knowledge of state government administrative structures
Attention to detail and proofreading skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and multitask
Ability to coordinate and motivate professional and support personnel
Ability to be creative in developing alternatives to meet department needs
Ability to communicate complex theories and principles to a broad spectrum, both verbally and in writing
Ability to maintain cooperative work relationships
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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