Administrative Assistant 2

This position provides a full range of professional support to the Office of Indian Affairs in the Governor’s Office and is responsible for a wide variety of administrative support functions, such as records management, support for meetings, making travel arrangements, and drafting official correspondence and reports according to general directives from the Director of Indian Affairs.

This position serves as the front-line contact for the office taking calls, emails, and walk-in customers and will provide program support regarding tribal issues and activities throughout the state.

This position also assists with the planning and coordination of conferences and special events including the annual Tribal Relations Training conference.

• This position requires highly developed organizational skills, and proficiency in the use of office equipment and must be proficient at an advanced level in Microsoft Word and Outlook. 

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with diverse groups of people and be able to mediate sensitive or contentious communications. 

• Ability to maintain effective working relations with office staff, other state agencies, tribal representatives, and members of the public and build trust and credibility in working relationships. 

• Ability to determine priorities in a changing environment and adjust workload accordingly. 

• Ability to handle confidential information requiring discretion and good judgment.

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.