Administrative Assistant III — NGRI Program Support

State of Washington; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services and Maple Lane Campus in Centralia, WA, seeks an Administrative Assistant 3 to provide administrative and operational support to the NGRI Program Director. You will schedule meetings, interviews, and site visits; assist with recruitment activities; manage program systems; and handle confidential matters in alignment with DSHS standards.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, with strong communications skills, able to manage

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• And, 3 years of progressively responsible experience in an office/clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative work setting
• Formal education will substitute year for year of work experience

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and project support to the NGRI Program Director, including preparing correspondence, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, proposals, and other official documents.
• Manage calendars, appointments, meetings, and related logistics, ensuring the Program Director is prepared with the necessary information and materials.
• Track assignments, projects, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure timely completion and follow-through.
• Coordinate administrative projects, establish priorities, manage workflows, and communicate assignments across BHTC staff.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues or delays, and provide status updates to the Program Director.
• Collaborate with staff and stakeholders to support effective office operations and advance BHTC program objectives.
• Maintain professional relationships and communicate effectively with a diverse range of partners, including counties, private organizations, criminal justice agencies, courts, and program participants.

Skills

Calendar management

Scheduling

Administrative support

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

3 years of progressively responsible office experience

Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services and Maple Lane Campus in Centralia, WA, seeks an Administrative Assistant 3 to provide administrative and operational support to the NGRI Program Director. You will schedule meetings, interviews, and site visits; assist with recruitment activities; manage program systems; and handle confidential matters in alignment with DSHS standards.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, with strong communications skills, able to manage