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Administrative Assistant

State of Indiana • Bloomington, IN • 3d ago

Date Posted: Jul 8, 2026

Requisition ID: 480412

Location:

Bloomington, IN, US, 47403

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 Indiana Department of Transportation:

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state's quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Role Overview:

As an Administrative Assistant you will provide crucial support to the Operations team and will handle a wide range of tasks including scheduling meetings and managing schedules, communicating with internal and external customers, data entry and recordkeeping including maintaining databases, establishing and administering requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices, researching and preparing data, ordering office supplies, and assisting with various projects by tracking deadlines, preparing materials, and facilitating communication.

Location:

This position is located in INDOT's Bloomington Sub District.

Salary:

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $31,668.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

A Day in the Life:

??The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Provides a wide range of administrative assistance to a department or division of a state agency.

Acts as liaison between program or department administration, state agencies, and interested parties.

Provides routine policy interpretation and related decisions to interested parties.

Researches and prepares various reports for supervisor.

Prepares and processes correspondence and verbally communicates with the public or other agency representatives. Directs incoming correspondence to the appropriate individual.

Reviews and inspects incoming documents for accuracy, completeness, and to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Obtains necessary approvals if needed.

Provides technical guidance and composes manuals for agency personnel.

Coordinates clerical and administrative functions.

?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. ?

What You'll Need for Success:

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have a

High School Diploma or equivalent

3 years full time experience performing administrative support, bookkeeping, office management, or related experience.

Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience:

General knowledge of office administrative functions, theories, and principles.

Working knowledge of research techniques and report composition.

Working knowledge of functions of other departments and agencies and their impact on the department.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Attention to detail and proofreading skills.

Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and multitask.

Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Ability to analyze procedures and policies and writes procedural manuals to recommend improvements.

Ability to coordinate the work of the section staff.

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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