Administrative Assistant - Columbus

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in Georgia seeks an Administrative Assistant for the West Central Georgia Regional Hospital in Columbus. The role supports the COO's departments by managing schedules, coordinating communications, preparing documents, and handling sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities include coordinating executive calendars, travel, committees, and projects, while maintaining records and preparing reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and two years of job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, including schedules and meetings.
• Coordinate communications, prepare documents and reports.
• Maintain records and assist with follow-up on priorities.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Support leadership with calendars, travel, and special projects.
• Prior experience supporting leadership in healthcare or state government is desirable.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Administrative Assistant - Columbus

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID

JR0000005212

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Job Title: Administrative assistant

Workplace: West Central Georgia Regional Hospital

Job Summary: The Executive Assistant position is essential to maintaining the effective and efficient operation of the Chief Operating Officer's Departments.

This role provides critical administrative support, including managing schedules and meetings, coordinating communications, preparing documents and reports, maintaining records, and assisting with follow‑up on organizational priorities.

Demonstrate ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Experience coordinating executive calendars, meetings, travel, committees, and special projects.

Ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels, external agencies, community partners, and other stakeholders.

Strong organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing professional correspondence, reports, meeting materials, and presentations.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Prior experience supporting leadership preferably in a healthcare, behavioral health, or state government setting.

May research, investigate, and/or resolve program data or issues.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/

Employment Requirements

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job‑related experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.