Administrative Associate - CDD (56394)

City of Wentzville, Missouri•Wentzville, MO

2d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Associate provides receptionist and clerical support to the Community Development office, performing a wide variety of tasks to assist with various processes and functions. The role offers a high level of customer service to customers, including aiding with completing forms, providing information, and assisting with navigating websites and software programs. The ideal candidate for this role will have a demonstrated history of excellent customer service, organization and time management skills. The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities and flexibility. The City offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 13 paid holidays, five personal days, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, a discounted recreation center membership and much more.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 years of related experience is required; experience in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Procurement, or Office Administration is preferred.
Additional job-related degrees or certifications may be considered in lieu of experience.
Proficiency in use of basic business software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, presentations) and basic office equipment with the ability to learn multiple software packages quickly.
Ability to follow clear and established processes.
Ability to work independently with moderate supervision, and to deliver own work according to specific operational targets within the department.
Ability to complete routine and more robust tasks assigned in a timely manner.
Attention to detail and the ability to maintain focused concentration.
Excellent customer service skills.
Proficient keyboard skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Ability to concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty. Job requires being reliable, responsible and dependable.

Nice To Haves

Municipal records management experience desired.

Responsibilities

Provide respectful, professional, positive service in all interactions between co-workers, internal external customers, community members, and the public at large.
Maintain a positive and productive environment ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, goals and objectives of the City, Department and Division.
Serve as a receptionist for a department or division, assisting customers and directing calls to the proper department.
Assist customers with completing forms while answering questions and providing information or other services needed.
Create and maintain various forms, certificates, licenses, and other documents.
Maintain schedules for various department needs.
Assist customers in navigating various software programs or websites as required.
Provide instructions, manuals, maintenance, updates, and training for various software programs.
Participate in Records Management/Document Imaging, including filing, indexing, scanning, researching, retrieving, copying, distributing, and destroying records.
Compose and type letters, reports, and general correspondence.
Follow all established policies, procedures, and processes required to complete tasks and meet targets.
Provide updates on completed tasks as required.