Administrative Assistant

Macomb County Government; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Benefits start day one

Job summary

Macomb County seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide high-level confidential administrative support to the Prosecuting Attorney department. This grant-funded role runs through September 30, 2027, with full-time hours and a 8:00 a.m. start.

Salary ranges from $55,007.80 to $71,147.99 per year, with benefits effective from day one of employment. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, five years of clerical office experience, and strong administrative skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five years of office clerical work experience.
• Administrative support experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to ensure departmental compliance with processes and standards.
• Coordinates appointment calendars and meetings, travel arrangements, and event planning.
• Oversees daily office operations and clerical support functions.
• Prepares confidential reports, correspondence, and documents.
• Attends meetings and represents the department at events.
• Answers calls, directs inquiries, and manages mail and email.
• Prepares agendas, minutes, and board packets.
• Operates an automobile to perform duties.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical experience

Administrative support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or higher

Job description

As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

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Administrative Assistant

Salary

$55,007.80 - $71,147.99

Department

Prosecuting Attorney

Opening Date

08/18/2026

Closing Date

08/25/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA Status

Non-exempt - Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement

Employment Relationship

Just cause subject to probationary period

Current Hours and Starting Time

Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The start time for this position is currently 8:00 a.m.

General Summary

Provides secretarial and administrative support of a highly independent and confidential nature to an Elected Official/Department Head or high-level administrator. This position is grant funded by the Optimizing Body-Worn Camera Footage grant through September 30, 2027. The position is contingent on grant funding and will only continue if grant funding is available.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to ensure departmental compliance with departmental processes and standards.
• Responds to requests for information regarding departmental operations, as directed.
• Coordinates the appointment calendar and/or schedule for an assigned individual or individuals, which includes initiating, tracking, and hosting meetings and activities, event planning, making travel arrangements, and other related duties.
• Coordinates daily office operations and functions of the office and the office clerical support team.
• Compiles and prepares confidential reports, correspondence, and other documents.
• Attends and represents the department in a variety of meetings and public events.
• Answers calls and walk-ins and provides information or directs to appropriate party.
• Sorts, processes, and delivers incoming and outgoing mail and e-mail.
• Prepares agendas, minutes, and board packets.
• Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent)
• Five (5) years of office clerical work experience
• Administrative support experience

Preferred Education And Experience

• Associates degree or higher
• Administrative support