Administrative Assistant- Licking County Veterans Service Commission

Licking County Chamber of Commerce; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking County Veterans Service Commission in Newark, Ohio, seeks an Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations. The role requires veteran status or eligible family member, strong administrative and bookkeeping skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Full-time, 35 hours weekly, pay rate $30.21 per hour. You will assist the Director, handle calls, greet clients, manage filings, coordinate events and outreach, and ensure vehicle maintenance schedules are kept.

Qualifications

• Must be veteran of the Armed Forces or eligible family member per Ohio Revised Code 5901.
• Current Ohio driver's license required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience or training in administration and bookkeeping; highly organized.
• Typing and keyboarding skills; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in outreach and coordinating public services.

Responsibilities

• Filing daily; office upkeep and greeting clients.
• Directing calls and mailing tasks.
• Inventory and documentation distribution; maintain storage areas.
• Support events and outreach activities.
• Ensure maintenance of office vehicles as scheduled.

Skills

Veteran status verification

Verbal and written communication

Administrative skills

Bookkeeping

Typing

MS Word proficiency

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Outreach coordination

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Administrative Assistant- Licking County Veterans Service Commission

Agency: Licking County Veterans Service Commission Position: Administrative Assistant

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States who received an honorable discharge or if a qualified veteran is not available the spouse, surviving spouse, child, or parent of a veteran, per Ohio Revised Code 5901 (Verification of eligibility must be included with the application).

Current Ohio driver’s license (driving is considered an essential function of this position).

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Experience, knowledge, and/or training in administration and bookkeeping; excellent organizational skills required.

Typing and keyboarding skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Experience in outreach and coordinating of public services.

Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week Pay Rate: $30.21 per hour

Duties:

• Filing (daily) Making Coffee Maintain Public Areas of the Office


• Directing Calls Mailing Greeting Clients


• Inventory Distribution of Documentation Maintain Record and Storage Areas


• Participate in Events and Outreach Activities


• Ensure Proper Maintenance on Office Vehicles is Scheduled and Completed

The Administrative Assistant will assist the Director with all tasks necessary to support the daily operations of the office. The Administrative Assistant must maintain a pleasant, courteous, and professional demeanor at all times.

Successful candidates will be subject to Licking County’s pre-employment drug screen and background check. Licking County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Licking County Veterans Service Commission

Additional Postings available from Licking County Government