Administrative Assistant

1 Hinds County Board of Supervisors; Raymond (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

1 Hinds County Board of Supervisors is seeking candidates for a role that supports senior leadership in managing administrative challenges and policy matters. The position involves budget preparation, staff supervision, and public-facing representation as needed.

Qualified applicants will have a bachelor\'s degree (or equivalent) with multiple years of professional experience, or a high school diploma with extensive experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of professional experience in same, or
• High school diploma or GED and seven (7) years of professional experience as described above.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes administrative problems, makes recommendations for solution to superior.
• Serves in a confidential role to the superior in matters involving policy and personnel.
• Plans, assigns and reviews the work of technical and clerical staff engaged in general or specialized duties.
• Prepares the paperwork for the superior.
• Assists in the preparation of the agency or departmental budget and maintains records pertaining to the organization.
• When the superior is absent, makes non-major decisions for the organization.
• Represent superior in contact with the public or in meetings with other organizations, when requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The following are examples of work performed for positions in this job class, and are not intended to reflect the essential functions of any one position. The essential functions of each individual position are determined and maintained by each individual department. Analyzes administrative problems, makes recommendations for solution to superior. Serves in a confidential role to the superior in matters involving policy and personnel. Plans, assigns and reviews the work of technical and clerical staff engaged in general or specialized duties. Prepares the paperwork for the superior. Assists in the preparation of the agency or departmental budget and maintains records pertaining to the organization. When the superior is absent, makes non-major decisions for the organization. Represent superior in contact with the public or in meetings with other organizations, when requested to do so. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in a field related to the above described duties and three (3) years of professional experience in same or A high school diploma or GED and seven (7) years of professional experience as described above.

Terms of Employment

This is a non-exempt position. This is an At-Will employment position Starting Salary $31,190 Job Posting Close Date Open Until Filled.

Mission Statement

Hinds County Government is committed to the essentials in building a competitive future, enhancing the quality of life, ensuring a quality work force, promoting a more attractive business climate, and forging a stronger economy in our county for all citizens.