Administrative Assistant

Compass, a division of Black Hills Special Services Cooperative, is seeking a reliable and resourceful Administrative Assistant to help keep our operations running smoothly. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting a collaborative team, managing a variety of office tasks, and contributing to meaningful work in education. As the first point of contact for many of our visitors and partners, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and professional environment while ensuring our internal processes stay organized and efficient.

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is a public entity that is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota. BHSSC is comprised of five divisions dedicated to aiding school districts, individuals, and the communities.

Wage: $19.00–$20.00 per hour

Full‑time, non‑exempt

Rapid City, SD

• Provide executive and technical assistance to all Compass team members
• Compose, type, and maintain cordial correspondence among teams
• Perform clerical functions such as receiving visitors and fielding all incoming phone calls
• Assist the Compass Director in managing scheduling and organizing staff assignments and contracts
• Maintain records and prepare standard reports from such records
• Assist with event preparation, including coordinating catering and supporting event planning to ensure logistics run smoothly
• Provide general office support, including maintaining the building, managing vendor and building service contracts, and coordinating repairs as needed
• Work with computer programs, including Microsoft, Google, and Adobe Pro
• Track and maintain conference‑room schedules to prevent overlapping
• Other duties as assigned

• Three (3) years of experience in complex office work and experience supporting event-type logistics, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Highly organized and able to work well with others
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and standard computer applications and experience with a variety of contemporary web‑based applications and productivity tools
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs

• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account Options
• South Dakota Retirement
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave

All employees are required to undergo a criminal background investigation because BHSSC is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota.

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Mid‑Senior level

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