Administrative Secretary

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Secretary is the first level of a four-level Administrative Support series at the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. This entry-level role performs routine administrative and clerical support activities. The position is located at 7654 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, Arizona, and pays $15.13 per hour. The posting is open until filled. The employee may perform some or all of the listed responsibilities, along with related duties. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, pass FBI and state background checks, and be able to routinely type 45 words per minute. Newly hired State employees must also successfully complete E-Verify. Agency personnel who drive on State business must complete the Defensive Driver Training Program and meet applicable driver’s license requirements. Benefit-eligible employees may choose medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental and dependent life insurance. Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, and seat belt insurance are provided automatically. Other offered programs include Employee Self-Service, wellness, tuition discount, travel reduction, auto and home insurance, and purchase discounts. Benefit-eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State retirement plan and long-term disability program after a 26-week waiting period; participation in a deferred compensation program is also available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Pass FBI and State background checks.
Manual dexterity to routinely type 45 words per minute.
Knowledge of English language structure and content, including spelling, composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of customer and personal service principles, including assessing customer needs, meeting service standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, including word processing, file and records management, transcription, form design, and office procedures and terminology.
Knowledge of policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit and organization, including federal and state laws.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing for the needs of the audience.
Ability to actively look for ways to help people.
Ability to manage one's own time and the time of others.
Ability to schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences.
Ability to plan, coordinate, analyze, and establish priorities.
Ability to manage records and perform accurate data entry.
Ability to use a variety of office and school equipment.
Newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Experience using computers and computer systems, including hardware and software, to set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Experience performing for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving customers and receiving clients or guests.