Executive Secretary (Local Government) - Lackawanna County Housing Authority

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lackawanna County, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Executive Secretary for the Lackawanna County Housing Authority, you will step into a role that keeps the organization moving forward. This position works directly with the Executive Director, making it a trusted and influential administrative role. You will work independently with broad responsibility for managing executive office operations and improving clerical processes. Every day brings chances to solve problems, support others, and improve office operations. Take this opportunity to grow your skills and serve the community. This position supports the Executive Director by managing communication, records, scheduling, and office coordination. The role may supervise a small clerical staff, providing valuable supervisory and management experience while ensuring that daily operations are handled with accuracy and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in secretarial work.
• Appropriate formal post high school secretarial training may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis up to four years; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level administrative assistance to the Executive Director
• Manage calendars, arrange meetings, schedule appointments, and coordinate travel
• Prepare, proofread, and distribute correspondence, reports, and meeting materials
• Maintain confidential records, filing systems, and executive office documentation
• Compile and organize information for meetings, presentations, and special projects
• Serve as a liaison between the Executive Director, staff, residents, public officials, and community organizations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Associate degree