Administrative Assistant, Housing Authority

Morris County Government; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris County Government is seeking an Administrative Assistant to perform a range of administrative, stenographic, and clerical duties in support of the department and agency. Work is conducted under an administrative officer and may involve varied responsibilities based on department needs.

The role requires five years of full-time experience as a secretary to an executive or administrative officer, with a two-year college program substituting for two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience as secretary to an executive or administrative officer.
• Two-year college program may substitute for two years of experience.
• Thorough knowledge of modern office methods, practices, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, stenographic, and clerical support to the department and agency.
• Coordinate office operations and supervise clerical activities as required.

Skills

Office methods

Typing & stenography

Policies & procedures

Policy formulation

Report preparation

Records management

Education

Two-year college program

Job description

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.

Job Location

99 Ketch Road

Morristown NJ 07960