Administrative Assistant

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

Job Location: This is an in-person position located at the Missouri State Capitol, 201 W. Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, Missouri

Why you'll love this position:

The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) is seeking an Administrative Assistant. The position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, good typing, spelling and proofreading skills, and a great attitude. The position works under the general direction of the Director and General Counsel of JCAR. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities - What you'll do

• Provide technical assistance to agencies filing rules.
• Respond to inquiries from legislators and the public about the rulemaking process and status of rules.
• Assist with tracking the status of rules including entering rule filings in the internal database system.
• Schedule and organize committee meetings, including scheduling rooms, preparing and distributing meeting notices, and assisting in preparing committee materials.
• Prepare minutes of committee meetings.
• General office administration (order supplies, keep calendar, etc.)

Qualifications - All you need for success Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduation or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling and the ability to type accurately at a working rate of speed.
• Ability to learn the legislative process.
• Ability to work under pressure of frequent deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Legislators, Legislator staff, and agency staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in basic computer 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.

The State of Missouri is an Equal Employment opportunity.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

If you have questions regarding this position please contact Cindy Winthorst at

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