Special Projects Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer

Upper Darby Township • Upper Darby, PA

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About The Position

Upper Darby Township is currently recruiting for a Special Projects Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for supporting the CAO through a combination of project management, writing and editing, planning and coordinating, research and relationship support functions. Projects involve concepts theories and other related functions requiring high level of analytical ability, technical skills, independent judgement and strategic thinking and attention to detail. Sensitivity to confidential matters, a high level of professionalism, tact and diplomacy are paramount. This is not an Administrative Assistant role. In addition to other duties, the Assistant to the CAO will provide administrative and technical support; conduct research and analysis and make recommendations to the CAO in implementing new systems and projects within the municipality; develop special management reports and coordinate events and special projects at the direction the CAO; act as a point of contact between public and/or private agencies and general public at the direction of the CAO; coordinate with other municipal departmental staff regarding the implementation and delivery of the CAO’s goals and priorities; and attend various meetings as directed to represent the Chief Administrative Officer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field
• Two years’ experience in municipal government
• General knowledge of the concepts of public administration and skill in making public presentations using a variety of media, including Microsoft Office software (spreadsheet manipulation, database and electronic communication functions)
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical support
• Conduct research and analysis and make recommendations to the CAO in implementing new systems and projects within the municipality
• Develop special management reports and coordinate events and special projects at the direction the CAO
• Act as a point of contact between public and/or private agencies and general public at the direction of the CAO
• Coordinate with other municipal departmental staff regarding the implementation and delivery of the CAO’s goals and priorities
• Attend various meetings as directed to represent the Chief Administrative Officer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level