ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 60046277

State of Florida•Fort Lauderdale, FL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This paraprofessional position supports management personnel in the Florida Department of Children and Families’ Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency. The incumbent provides a high level of administrative support and performs a broad range of duties to help maintain smooth day-to-day operations. The position requires maintaining a high level of confidentiality. It is an in-office position in the Southeast Region, based in Fort Lauderdale; it is not a telework position. The role manages communications and calendars, operates office equipment and software, orders supplies, prepares correspondence and reports, and handles special assignments and multiple projects. The annual salary is $34,760, plus a bi-weekly competitive area differential of $48.80. The posting also describes state employee benefits and requires successful completion of applicable criminal-history background screening before employment begins.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of administrative experience; a master’s degree may substitute for the required experience.
Administrative or clerical experience may substitute for the required college education on a year-for-year basis.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Excellent typing, communication, writing, and time-management skills.
Successful completion and approval of required State and National criminal-history background screening before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak, read, or write Spanish, Creole, French, or another foreign language may be considered based on agency needs at the time of interview.

Responsibilities

Manage incoming and outgoing telephone, electronic, and written communications.
Manage a busy calendar.
Operate office equipment and use accounting, word-processing, graphic-presentation, and database software applications.
Manage ordering of supplies.
Compose and distribute correspondence.
Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Perform special assignments and prepare reports and related materials.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality.