Administrative Assistant, Housing Authority

Morris County; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris County Housing Authority seeks an Administrative Assistant to perform a range of administrative, stenographic, and clerical duties. The role supports the department with office coordination, clerical tasks, and supervision of related operations under an administrative officer.

Requirements include five years of full-time experience as a secretary or similar role; a two-year college program may substitute for part of the experience. EOEs.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time responsible experience as a secretary or administrative officer.
• Two-year college program may substitute for two years experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, stenographic, and clerical support to the department.
• Coordinate office operations and supervise clerical tasks.
• Assist with preparing reports and maintaining records and files.

Skills

Office coordination

Clerical skills

Typing/stenography

Policy understanding

Education

Two-year college program

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Administrative Assistant, Housing Authority

Ongoing Applications

• Job Type Full Time
• Package $50,807

Brief Description of Job and Division/Department

The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of administrative, stenographic, and clerical duties in support of the department and agency. Responsibilities may include office coordination, troubleshooting, clerical and administrative support, supervision of office and related clerical operations, and other duties as required. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative officer and may involve varied responsibilities based on the needs of the department and agency.

Requirements:

Five years of full-time responsible experience in the capacity of a secretary to an executive or administrative officer in a public or private organization. Note: Successful completion of a two-year program at an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of the above experience.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of modern office methods, practices, and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of performing highly complex typing and stenographic tasks.
• Thorough knowledge of the internal organization and established policies, procedures, and regulations relative to the work of the department of an autonomous government agency.
• Thorough knowledge of the problems involved in the formulation of effective policies and procedures for the office and other clerical and related operations.
• Thorough knowledge of preparing and supervising the preparation of statistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Thorough knowledge of supervising the establishment and maintenance of records and files.

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