Lead Office Assistant

State of North Carolina•Chapel Hill, NC
•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Office Assistant is an Administrative Specialist I position housed in the Chapel Hill Unit office of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities. The role provides administrative support to managerial, supervisory, professional, and paraprofessional staff in the unit and its sub-offices. It supports the unit manager and three counselors in charge, supervises clerical staff, and provides general oversight of office operations. The position is funded in part through federal funds.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED and two years of related administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of or experience working with a team.
  • Demonstrated experience performing routine office support functions.
  • Demonstrated experience working with the public.

Responsibilities

  • Support the unit manager and three counselors in charge.
  • Supervise clerical staff and provide general oversight of office operations.
  • Perform clerical duties, including maintaining and processing personnel records.
  • Compile and process monthly reports.
  • Train new staff.
  • Maintain office equipment and order equipment and general work supplies.
  • Maintain and manage property, contracts, and workspace agreements, and manage mail distribution.
  • Provide general oversight of bill processing for unit caseloads in collaboration with other support staff.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options
  • Standard and supplemental retirement plans
  • NCFlex pre-tax benefit program
  • Paid vacation leave
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid community service leave
  • Paid parental leave for eligible employees
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