Administrative Assistant

Forsyth County; Winston-Salem (NC); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Forsyth County Department of Social Services seeks an administrative assistant to support the Director and Deputy Director. The role emphasizes discretion, excellent communication, and reliable coordination of priorities in a busy office.

The successful candidate will perform reception duties, manage calendars, prepare meetings and travel arrangements, draft correspondence, and maintain organized records with strict confidentiality. Strong written and verbal skills are essential.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required; 4 years of progressively responsible clerical/administrative/office management experience.
• Higher education may substitute part or all of the experience.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsabilidades

• Reception duties and handling in-person and telephonic inquiries.
• Receive and route calls, take messages, and route correspondence.
• Schedule director and deputy calendars, meetings, travel, registrations, and accommodations.
• Draft/typing of correspondence, agendas, meeting notices, minutes, and reports.
• Maintain filing system with attention to confidentiality and discretion.
• Multi-task daily workload and prioritize effectively.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Multitasking

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

General Statement of Duties

Forsyth County Department of Social Services is seeking an energetic, friendly, highly motivated person with great communication and customer service skills for the administrative assistant to the Director and Deputy Director.

Distinguishing Features

The position serves as a trusted administrative liaison for the Social Services Director and Deputy and exercises considerable discretion, judgment, confidentiality, and initiative in managing competing priorities, coordinating activities, facilitating communication, and ensuring timely follow-through on matters requiring the Deputy and/or Director’s attention.

This position will perform tasks related to assisting the director with office duties including in person and telephonic reception, meeting preparations, administrative tasks relating to business operations and human resources and coordinating special projects within the functions of the department.

Minimum Education And Experience

Graduation from high school or GED and four years of progressively responsible clerical/administrative/office management experience.

A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

Valid driver's license preferred.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include but not limited to: receiving and routing calls, taking messages and routing correspondences including court notices, handling/routing requests and complaints, schedule/maintain director and deputy’s calendar, scheduling activities, meetings, registrations, travel reservations and accommodations, drafting/typing correspondence, agendas, meeting notices, minutes, media press releases and reports, and maintain filing system for records. This position requires computer, office equipment and organizational skills. Must have a high level of verbal and written communication skills. Serves as recordkeeping for the Health and Human Services Board in conjunction with the Public Health Administrative Assistant. Performs related duties as required.

Candidate must be able to exhibit discretion and confidentiality. Requires the ability to multi task and prioritize daily workload.