What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant to the City Manager position at City of East Lansing?
The City of East Lansing, Michigan is seeking an Assistant to the City Manager. This is an excellent professional position in service to an enlightened, participative residential/university community which is home to Michigan State University.
This position provides administrative and operational support to the City Manager by representing the Manager’s Office to residents, visitors, and staff, resolving problems and requests, answering phone calls; scheduling appointments; preparing and editing correspondence and reports; planning and organizing meetings; representing the City at local and regional events; overseeing the City’s community engagement efforts including, but not limited to coordinating and organizing the City’s Emerging Leaders program, ; staffing various boards and commissions and neighborhood associations; conducting research, analyzing data; assisting with policy development and preparing and managing the office budget and processing invoices.
The City of East Lansing is committed to becoming a fully inclusive place to live work, visit and do business. We believe an organization functions at its highest ability when a shared culture that promotes accepting, respecting, and valuing differences that include attributes such as age, income, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstances and cultural backgrounds is fostered. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to equity, inclusion and reflects the community we serve.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Strong communication skills, written and oral with a positive attitude, skills in time management and administrative tasks like calendar management, correspondence, and project management. Associates degree required. A valid driver’s license is required. Attendance at night meetings will be required.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with governmental experience preferable; however, comparable non-government background will also be considered. Superior communication; interpersonal, employee/public relations skills essential; Council/citizenry interaction important.
Special Requirements
Additionally, to perform the essential functions of the job, an individual may be required to maintain a physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time, general manual dexterity; operating assigned equipment; adequate hearing, vision and speech required, with or without accommodation.
