What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Lorain County Commissioners?
Lorain County is governed by a board of three County Commissioners serving as the general administrative body for Lorain County. All Lorain County Commissioners are elected to office. The Lorain County Board of Commissioners is the budget and appropriating authority for Lorain County government and employs approximately 250 employees. Every agency (with the exception of the Motor Vehicle Gas Tax (MVGT), court, and other elected officeholder relies on the Lorain County Board of Commissioners for their budgets.
Under direction, assists with the development of work procedures; aids in administrative and complex clerical matters; assists with the development of policies and procedures; prepares complex reports; compiles and analyzes data; assists with the development of budgets; performs complex secretarial and stenographic duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of secondary education supplemented by coursework in the secretarial sciences.
- two (2) years of office administration experience involving extensive public contact and complex secretarial responsibilities, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of government structure and process.
- Knowledge of public relations and community resources and services.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and English grammar and spelling.
ABILITY TO:
- · exercise independent judgment and discretion.
- carry out instructions in written, oral, or picture form copy material accurately and recognize grammatical and spelling errors.
- prepare accurate documentation, compile, and prepare reports by copying material accurately and recognizing grammatical and spelling errors.
- · handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public.
Lorain County is an equal opportunity employer and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.
