Superintendent Secretary
Iowa Department of Administrative Services
Superintendent Secretary
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Superintendent Secretary
Salary
$40,289.60 - $58,988.80 Annually
Location
Eldora - 50627 - Hardin County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
25-02204
Agency
400 Health & Human Services - State Operated Specialty Care - State Training School
Opening Date
02/06/2025
Closing Date
2/16/2025 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
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Point of Contact
Jason Halsey, jason.halsey@hhs.iowa.gov
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Job Description
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Superintendent Secretary to join the team at the State Training School (STS) in Eldora, which provides supportive counseling and behavioral health treatment for young men, ages 12-18, who were adjudicated delinquent. This is a full-time position with HHS.
A successful candidate for this critical role is a tenacious and innovative problem solver who understands the needs of today’s adjudicated youth, nurtures collaborative relationships, and responds with appropriate urgency. This position will assist the facility leadership, particularly the Institutional Superintendent, by providing administrative support that will allow proper operations of the facility. The person hired will help create confidential correspondence, file reports, and provide various daily communications to staff, management, and the public.
The Superintendent Secretary is a conduit for communication to other entities and will be our representative to those entities. The job will be fast paced and will serve as the main source of information and direction to many in the public. If you are looking for a position that is important to the institution, is fast paced, and provides a nice challenge while allowing flexibility, this might be the career for you.
Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.
STS offers a holistic social, behavioral, psychiatric, academic, and vocational program that utilizes evidence-based practices to provide a secure setting, rooted in treatment for males, ages 12 to 18 years old who have been adjudicated delinquent. STS provides individualized treatment plans and offers comprehensive education, with the goal of successfully transitioning young men back into the community. If you enjoy rewarding yet challenging work, helping young men find stability in their lives and security in their future, this is this the right job for you. Your work at STS has the potential to help pull these young men together and change their future.
We have a great total compensation package, including:
+ Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) (Employee contributes 6.29%/State of Iowa contributes 9.44%)
+ Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) (State of Iowa matches up to $75/month)
+ Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (See below for additional information)
+ Vacation Leave (96 hours/year to begin, and increases with years of service)
+ Sick Leave (144 hours/year)
+ Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
+ Flexible Spending Accounts
+ Life Insurance ($20,000 paid for by the State of Iowa)
+ Long-Term Disability Insurance
+ Free On-Campus Workout Facilities
For additional information on benefits click here (https://das.iowa.gov/media/3766/download?inline=) .
Click hereto see how we compare with other employers or offers by using our Total Compensation Calculator.
Working at STS comes with a special perk! This location offers access for staff to the impressive on-campus gym during off student hours. This includes 3 full size basketball courts, two fully stocked weight rooms with machine and free weights, showers, and lockers. We also provide a cardio roomfor staff onlyfeaturing exercise mats and advanced treadmills and stationary bikes. Usage of these resources is completely free for all STS staff.
Eldora Highlights
STS is located in Eldora, a quaint community with a population of approximately 2,800 residents, located in north central Iowa. Eldora is an Iowa River Greenbelt Community and the Iowa River Greenbelt Scenic Drive winds through a picturesque landscape of valleys, woods, and streams. With easy access to the Iowa River and Pine Lake, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, kayaking, canoeing, hunting, and fishing, as well as the many educational opportunities, cultural activities, and entertainment events nearby, including a picturesque 9-hole golf course surrounded by Pine Lake State Park.
Eldora is 45 minutes away from Ames and Cedar Falls, 30 minutes from Marshalltown, and only 20 minutes from Iowa Falls. Des Moines, Iowa’s capital, is just 1 hour and 15 minutes away.
+ Ames, Iowa is the home of Iowa State University, featuring one of the nation’s premier Engineering schools and leading Veterinary and Agricultural programs. https://www.iastate.edu/
+ Cedar Falls is the home of the University of Northern Iowa, https://uni.edu/
+ Iowa Falls is the home of Ellsworth Community College. https://ecc.iavalley.edu
+ Des Moines has one of the nation’s finest State Fairs and is home to the Iowa Cubs, Wells Fargo Arena host site of NCAA Basketball, premier concerts, and Lauridsen Skatepark, the nation’s largest skatepark.
The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer
HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visitwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Experience equal to two years of full-time general office work, one year of which must have involved secretarial or related administrative support duties;
OR
post high school course work in an accredited secretarial, business, or closely related curriculum may be substituted for the required experience on a month-for-month basis;
OR
completion of thirty (30) semester (or equivalent) hours of undergraduate college level course work may be substituted for the one year of required general office experience;
OR
certification from the State of Iowa Administrative Assistant Certificate Program will substitute for six months of the required experience;
OR
employees withcurrentcontinuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of one year of full-time work as a Secretary 1.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/Secretary2-00026-90026.pdf)
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Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise.
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Health and Wellness:
Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.
Retirement Planning:
We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .
Paid Time Off:
Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.
Professional Development:
Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.
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Employer
State of Iowa
Agency
400 Health & Human Services - State Operated Specialty Care - State Training School
Address
State Training School for Boys
3211 W Edgington
Eldora, 50627
Website
http://dhs.iowa.gov/mhds/mental-health/in-patient/juvenile-facility/eldora
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