ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I * - 60024361

About the position

This is a paraprofessional position assigned to the Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency. The incumbent provides a high level of administrative support to management personnel and is responsible for a wide range of duties to help maintain the smooth flow of day-to-day operations. The incumbent in this role is required to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing telephonic, electronic communication and written correspondence.
• Manage a busy calendar.
• Operate office equipment with proficiency and use a variety of accounting, word-processing, graphic presentation, and database software applications.
• Manage ordering of supplies.
• Compose and distribute a variety of correspondence.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Perform special assignments, prepare reports and related duties.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of administrative experience.
• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience.
• Administrative or clerical experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent typing, communication, writing, and time management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered in the selection process.

Benefits

• Affordable health insurance plans.
• Liberal sick and annual leave policy.
• Tuition waiver program through state colleges and universities.
• 9 holidays and 1 personal day.
• FRS Investment or FRS Pension plans.
• Numerous pre-tax and post-tax benefit programs.