Administrative Assistant II – CAPS Program

About the role

The State of Georgia’s Department of Early Care and Learning is seeking a CAPS Administrative Assistant II to support the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program. Working from the DECAL headquarters in Atlanta, you will assist a statewide team that manages early‑education licensing, Pre‑K, scholarships, provider relations and quality‑rating initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of office administrative duties for program areas, handling confidential information as needed.
• Support managers in program administration, family support, scholarship administration, provider relations, and development partnerships.
• Partner with the Department of Administrative Services to process purchases and manage a Purchase Card (P‑Card), including credit‑check compliance.
• Research, investigate, and resolve program data or unit issues.
• Assist with high‑level project, grant, and contract support, and help implement procedures.
• Travel statewide occasionally to support program activities.

Required profile

• Limited supervision with ability to work independently.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong organizational and file‑management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse, statewide team.

Required skills

• Purchase Card (P‑Card) usage and related compliance.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range $38,480 – $42,703 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package for all career stages.
• Opportunity to impact the lives of over 10 million Georgia residents.