About The Position

The Administrative Support Specialist is advanced in work involving administrative responsibility in the management of a central administrative division, an organizational unit, or a special program. Employees in this classification may perform a broad range of responsible duties in assisting departmental management in carrying out required administrative operations. Employees may be assigned varied duties such as cost analysis, budget preparation, expenditure control, purchasing, procurement and inventory work, the collection, manipulation and presentation of statistical data, report or grant proposal preparation, or planning, scheduling, reviewing and controlling the work of clerical subordinates. Based on responsibilities and/or staffing may regularly report to the department head. This position acts in a confidential capacity to assist or aid department management. The position will have a significant role in processing confidential information, which may be used in collective bargaining and in discussions concerning labor matters.The incumbent may attend management meetings and may be involved directly or indirectly around confidential management decisions

Requirements

  • Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience.
  • High school diploma is required.
  • Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
  • Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions.
  • Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
  • Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
  • Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.

Responsibilities

  • Assists department in administrative support function, which includes managing appointments, scheduling meetings, special occasions, conferences, and other important matters.
  • Maintains control of correspondence flow through the office, insures that deadlines are met, that all information distributed is complete, and assists in composing and responding to correspondence selecting the appropriate reply form.
  • Regularly, directs, receives and screens telephone calls and visitors; and answers requests for information involving divisional activities and established policies and procedures.
  • Assists clerical employees as questions arise concerning established procedures.
  • Functions as office manager in requisitioning office equipment and supplies.
  • Requisitions contract vendors for maintenance services and capital equipment.
  • Maintains time, material and equipment rental cost accounts records for capital improvement and maintenance projects.
  • Updates emergency notification, anniversary and hurricane information and plan report.
  • Performs all other unit specific related job duties as assigned.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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