Administrative Assistant - Columbus

State-of-Georgi; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking an Administrative Assistant for West Central Georgia Regional Hospital in Columbus. The role provides essential support to the COO's departments, manages schedules, coordinates meetings, travel, and prepares documents and reports.

Candidate must handle confidential information with discretion, demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, with two years of related experience.
• Experience coordinating executive calendars, meetings, travel, committees, and special projects.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels and with external partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the COO's departments.
• Manage schedules, meetings, travel arrangements, and reports.
• Prepare professional correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Maintain records and assist with organizational priorities.

Skills

MS Office

Calendar management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Meetings coordination

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:Administrative Assistant - ColumbusAgency:Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesJob Requisition ID:JR0000005212Shift:Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:Job Description:Job Title: Administrative assistantWorkplace: West Central Georgia Regional HospitalJob 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 RequirementsTo 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 ScreeningTB EvaluationAnnual 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 EmployerThe 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.