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The MO HealthNet Division has an opening for a Lead Administrative Support Assistant within the Clinical Program and Policy Unit located in Cole County.

Semi-monthly salary: The current rate for this position is $1,597.56. 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: $38,341.44
Job Posting Number: 4621 8260111

Job Location: This position is located at the Howerton State Office Building; 615 Howerton Court, Jefferson City, MO. All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.

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: The person in this position will work with a dedicated team to support vital programs that make a meaningful difference in the lives of Missourians, while developing new and valuable skills.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position 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.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: If you have questions about this position please contact: Jamie Purnell at Jamie.Purnell@dss.mo.gov. If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov.

Recruitment Area: All qualified applicants.

Application Deadline: November 9, 2026

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

- Maintain, update, and format provider manuals
- Update documents posted on the website to meet Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements
- Review, proofread, format, and make recommended revisions to state regulation and state plan documents
- Build and maintain detailed tracking spreadsheets
- Manage internal meeting invites, take detailed notes, and distribute them promptly
- Schedule Committee meetings, prepare applicable documents and set up conference room/equipment
- Perform general office duties such as data entry, answering incoming calls, and managing administrative inquiries
- Maintain, with relative independence, clerical processes and office activities, making frequent decisions in accordance with agency policies, rules, and procedures
- Other duties as assigned.

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