Administrative Assistant – Fiscal Services Team

CT; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) in Hartford, CT is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to provide office support to the Division of Fiscal Services. The role emphasizes detail orientation, scheduling, document preparation, and confidential handling of information.

The successful candidate will manage a variety of clerical tasks, coordinate meetings, prepare reports, and assist with budgeting and purchasing.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in office support or secretarial work.
• One (1) year as a Secretary 2 or equivalent.
• College training in secretarial sciences may substitute for experience (15 semester hours = 0.5 year, max 2 years).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams) and data management.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex office administrative duties for the division.
• Prepares and formats letters, reports, and meeting materials.
• Coordinates meetings, minutes, travel arrangements.
• Assists in budgeting, purchasing, and office operations.

Skills

Office administration

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

College coursework in secretarial sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams)

Job description

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) in Hartford, CT is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to provide office support to the Division of Fiscal Services. The role emphasizes detail orientation, scheduling, document preparation, and confidential handling of information.

The successful candidate will manage a variety of clerical tasks, coordinate meetings, prepare reports, and assist with budgeting and purchasing.