Administrative Assistant

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

21h•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Senator, the Administrative Assistant performs administrative and office management tasks. Salary $21.92/hour ($45,594/year) up to $24.657/hour ($51,287/year)

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Knowledge of office computer applications
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with Senators, Legislative staff, stakeholders and the public
Ability to work independently, organize and manage work while maintaining confidentiality
Ability to produce quality work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule including working nights and weekends

Responsibilities

Answers calls, receives visitors, manages correspondence, answers inquiries and facilitates interoffice communications
Disseminates information to Senators and Legislative staff along with external contacts such as constituents, the media, lobbyists and others
Monitors and routes email and mail, reviews with Senator and tracks correspondence
Maintains confidential correspondence, including with constituents, subject matter and legislative files
Maintains Senator's calendar and schedule
Maintains office supplies, equipment and inventory
Monitors news media for issues and information related to legislative business
Provides general support to office visitors
Performs constituent services
Monitoring legislation and public hearings
Coordinates bill hearings with Senator's calendar and stakeholders
Maintains constituent mailing list. Assembles and sends mass mailings
Assists with communications such as press releases, newsletters and digital communications
Performs other duties as assigned.