Administrative Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is partnering with a city governance office in Overland Park, KS to fill an Administrative Assistant contract role.

You will support official boards, commissions, and council proceedings, document meetings, and archive public records with precision. The ideal candidate has strong written communication, excellent organization, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Previous experience providing administrative support in professional office settings.
• Experience handling records and preserving public documents.
• Strong written communication and proofreading abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for boards, committees, and public meetings.
• Create official summaries and records of discussions, motions, and decisions.
• Monitor and document voting outcomes and meeting proceedings.
• Review recordings and translate discussions into written documentation.
• Organize and archive public meeting records per retention rules.
• Coordinate meeting logistics and ensure conference room readiness.
• Proofread and edit documentation for accuracy and presentation.
• Collaborate with leadership to finalize records before publication.
• Assist with updating and organizing historical records and unfinished projects.
• Utilize Office tools to review content and prepare documentation.
• Manage multiple projects against tight deadlines.

Skills

Administrative support

Records management

Written communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Microsoft Word

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Administrative Assistant | Overland Park, KS

Contract | $25-27ph.

LHH is partnering with a company within city governance, who is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented administrative professional to support official board, commission, and council proceedings. This role serves as a key resource in maintaining accurate public records by documenting meetings, producing official summaries, and preserving historical records. The ideal candidate has strong administrative experience, exceptional written communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while handling sensitive and highly detailed information.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative support for a variety of municipal boards, committees, and public meetings.
• Create official written summaries and records of discussions, motions, and decisions made during meetings.
• Monitor meeting proceedings and document voting outcomes as required.
• Review audio recordings and convert discussions into concise, accurate written documentation.
• Organize, maintain, and archive public meeting records in accordance with retention requirements.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, including preparing conference rooms and ensuring technology is ready for use.
• Proofread and edit documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and professional presentation.
• Collaborate with department leadership to finalize records prior to publication and approval.
• Assist with updating and organizing historical records and previously unfinished documentation projects.
• Utilize specialized software and Microsoft Office tools to review meeting content and prepare documentation.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in administrative support, legal administration, records management, or a related professional office environment.
• Strong written communication, editing, and proofreading abilities.
• Excellent listening skills and the ability to accurately interpret verbal discussions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workloads effectively.
• Availability to attend occasional evening meetings as needed.
• Experience preparing official meeting summaries, notes, or public records.
• Background supporting government organizations, boards, commissions, legal teams, or executive leadership.
• Experience reviewing audio recordings and producing written documentation.
• Familiarity with records retention practices and document management systems.

Pay Details: $25.00 to $26.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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