Administrative Assistant II — Onsite Clerical Lead

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County Office of Youth and Family Services, is seeking an Administrative Assistant 2 to support daily operations and provide essential clerical duties for a busy county agency. The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and collaboration with county offices.

You will direct clerical tasks, coordinate workloads, and ensure timely handling of purchasing, personnel, and payroll matters.

Qualifications

• One year of staff assistant experience in a large organization.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must meet PA residency requirements.
• Background and drug screening will be required.

Responsibilities

• Clerical leadership: Direct and oversee clerical staff while coordinating daily workload priorities.
• Work coordination: Manage distribution of assignments and monitor progress to meet operational needs.
• Department collaboration: Communicate with agency and county offices on purchasing, personnel, and payroll matters.
• Personnel liaison: Review job postings and requisitions while serving as contact for the State Civil Service Commission.
• Record management: Maintain confidential personnel files and support tracking of time and payroll changes.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County Office of Youth and Family Services, is seeking an Administrative Assistant 2 to support daily operations and provide essential clerical duties for a busy county agency. The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and collaboration with county offices.

You will direct clerical tasks, coordinate workloads, and ensure timely handling of purchasing, personnel, and payroll matters.