Administrative Secretary

Overview

Seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support Board of Control (BOC) meetings by organizing paperwork, scheduling meetings, coordinating logistics, and maintaining records. Responsibilities include proofreading reports, managing calendars, handling correspondence, and ensuring deadlines are met. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams), organizational skills, and discretion in handling confidential information are essential. Prior clerical or office support experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, organize, print, and collate paperwork for monthly and quarterly Board of Control (BOC) meetings, including jail inspection reports, plan of action reports, accreditation reports, and employment waiver reports.
• Schedule all BOC meetings monthly and quarterly as appropriate, ensuring meeting dates are confirmed at least three months in advance and entered into the MS Outlook Calendar and MS Teams.
• Secure meeting locations for all scheduled BOC meetings no later than 60 days prior to each meeting date, and ensure the meeting rooms are properly set up with all necessary materials and equipment.
• Advertise all BOC meetings to the public by submitting meeting details to the webmaster at least 30 days in advance, but no later than 15 days in advance of the meeting.
• Prepare all necessary paperwork for in-person BOC meetings, including collecting quarterly reports from all Executive Leadership Team members, reviewing them for spelling, formatting, and grammatical errors, and organizing the documents in color-coded packets for ease of review.
• Ensure all meeting requests and invitations are sent out using the MS Outlook Calendar Function and MS Teams, with notifications sent at least 30 days in advance for regular meetings and 7 days in advance for special or emergency meetings.
• Coordinate with the court reporter to confirm their attendance at least 14 days before each meeting, and ensure they have all necessary materials in advance.
• Collect, review, and organize all paperwork related to plans of action, inspections, and other documentation at least 14 days prior to each meeting, ensuring that all documents are accounted for and prepared for discussion.
• Monitor all timelines related to BOC meetings, ensuring that every task is completed on or before the required deadlines to prevent any delays or disruptions.
• Proofread memos, reports, and letters for spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors.
• Scan, file, and maintain both physical and digital records.
• Answer low-volume phone calls
• Schedule meetings and appointments using Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
• Record meetings and upload them to the cloud.
• Update a shared office calendar and track important deadlines.
• Enter data into agency databases and verify accuracy.
• Print and make copies of reports and forms.
• Address and send out mail and packages.
• Assist with general office support tasks as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior clerical, secretarial, or office support experience preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Very Strong attention to detail and ability to proofread documents.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

About us

Devcare Solutions is a leading staffing and technology solutions provider, specializing in Non-IT and Healthcare recruitment across the United States. With a strong focus on delivering top-tier talent, we partner with government agencies and private organizations to fulfill critical workforce needs. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction has made us a trusted name in the industry. At Devcare, we believe in fostering long-term relationships and creating meaningful career opportunities for professionals.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• What would be the best time to reach you?

Experience:

• Administrative Secretary: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Nashville, TN 37214 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18