New Job Senior Administrative Assistant - Recreation In North Carolina

Description

Under immediate supervision, performs difficult skilled clerical and secretarial work which involves administrative duties in assisting one or more administrative or professional employees; types a variety of technical reports, correspondence and various documents working from rough drafts; does related work as required.

Examples of Duties

Using word processing or other standard computer software generates a variety of technical reports, legal documents, correspondence and minute working from notes, rough drafts, or verbal instructions. Arranges appointments, arranges travel and meetings; researches, compiles and prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of reports; performs a variety of payroll/personnel and budget activities; composes routine correspondence; processes sensitive or confidential information; draft resolutions and other documents; designs forms or charts for departmental use; recommends changes in office procedures; invoices departments and outside agencies for services and/or materials; may train and provide lead direction to the other clerical employees; extracts and summarizes data using a microprocessor; assist with up keep of Boards and Commissions; will assist serving as receptionist; answering calls and receives and distributes mail. Any duties assigned by Director in assisting with day-to-day responsibilities of the office.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate's Degree in business or public administration or a related field, supplemented by courses in business and secretarial subjects and four years experience of increasingly responsible clerical and secretarial work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of modern office procedures and practices; thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software; ability to supervise the work of others; ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations and procedures; ability to keep financial and statistical records; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and co-workers; ability to type accurately at 60 words per minute. Proficient with Windows 7, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, program designs and development. Proficient with communication skills, both written and spoken.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 401a Contribution (employee match not required)
• Bus Pass Program
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Suggestion Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Health Insurance
• Group Dental Insurance
• Jury Duty Leave
• Life/Accidental Death Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Military Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Promotion from Within
• Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)
• School Leave
• Shared Leave
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Training
• Vacation Leave
• Wellness Program

The City of Winston-Salem's employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.