Program Assistant - District 8 Office - Columbus, GA (COM)

Juvenile Justice, Department of • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Program Assistant performs general secretarial, clerical, and administrative support functions or specialized clerical functions for an office or unit and related personnel. Duties may include entering data, processing documents and records, and operating standard office equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a clerical or administrative supervisor.

The position is with the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, District 8 Office in Columbus, Georgia. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and two years of general office or administrative experience. The selected applicant is subject to reference and criminal background checks, where applicable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of general office or administrative experience.
• The selected applicant is subject to a reference check and criminal background check, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Completes assignments associated with administrative support functions such as licensure, personnel, purchasing, records management, or inventory.
• Provides clerical support, including incidental typing, filing, ordering supplies, and sorting mail.
• Provides clerical support within an assigned functional area, including processing or transactions.
• Provides general office support, including data entry and maintenance, copying and distributing documents and materials, and maintaining records and filing systems.
• Provides secretarial and administrative support to an upper-level manager.
• Uses independent judgment and initiative to perform administrative, clerical, and secretarial duties for an individual employee or group of employees.
• May enter data and process documents and records.
• Operates standard office equipment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid holidays
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Total Rewards programs intended to improve the work environment, job satisfaction, and work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED