Administrative Coordinator (Library)

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County, Decatur, GA, seeks an Administrative Coordinator to manage office operations for a large division. The role encompasses staff supervision, HR liaison duties, payroll processing, calendar management, and interdepartmental coordination to ensure efficient service delivery.

The position emphasizes budget oversight, purchasing, customer service, and records management within a public-sector environment. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector is preferred.
• Five years of progressively responsible office administration experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree not required if experience is strong.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates administrative support staff in the department.
• Serves as liaison between the department and other divisions and the public.
• HR liaison; handles personnel/payroll paperwork and timesheets.
• Provides secretarial support for management; schedules meetings and coordinates travel.
• Manages budget-related documentation and purchasing processes.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes documentation; provides customer service.
• Coordinates meetings, prepares agendas, and records minutes.
• Maintains department records, maps, lists, and reference materials.
• Performs records maintenance and ensures compliance with retention guidelines.
• Monitors inventory and procurement of supplies.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Payroll knowledge

Customer service

Record management

Education

Associate degree in Office Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Records management software

Job description

Salary Range: $46,441 - $74,769 Salary Grade:14 FLSA: Exempt

Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to serve as the office manager for a large division or department. While the essential functions are similar to those of an Administrative Assistant, Administrative Coordinators are broadly responsible for all administrative support functions in a division or department, whereas Administrative Assistants typically focus more narrowly on one or more aspects of the work. Work often requires a broader knowledge and comprehension of techniques, information, methods, and organizational procedures, wherein a moderate latitude for judgment relative to understanding and interpretation is required.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of administrative support staff in the department; confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; and assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems; and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
• Serves as liaison between the assigned department and other departments/divisions, staff members, County officials, the public, community leaders, outside agencies, or other individuals or organizations for the distribution and receipt of routine information; interacts with various officials and dignitaries involving sensitive client relations; conveys information among division/department personnel; and circulates documentation to appropriate departments.
• Serves as departmental human resources liaison; prepares new employee paperwork; processes documentation pertaining to personnel/payroll functions; reviews timesheets for accuracy and researches discrepancies; tracks accrued and used sick leave and vacation time; enters payroll data into computer for payment; prepares personnel change forms; and maintains attendance records, confidential personnel/payroll files, employee rosters, certifications, background checks, and related records.
• Provides administrative/secretarial support for management and/or staff of assigned department/division: relieves management staff of routine administrative tasks; screens telephone calls, mail, e-mail, and other communications and initiates appropriate action/response; records and transcribes dictation; types, composes, edits, or proofreads various documentation; maintains calendars and schedules meetings, appointments, interviews, or other activities; and coordinates travel arrangements, accommodations, conference registrations, or related plans for department staff.
• Processes documentation pertaining to budget or general financial management; reviews invoices for accuracy, matches with purchase orders; enters budget data into computer; assists with budget preparation; provides budgetary input and assists in forecasting revenues/expenditures; enters daily revenue into computer and generates revenue reports; reviews monthly budget analysis reports; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; processes budget transfers as needed; reconciles payable records with Finance Department records prepares bank deposits; coordinates internal accounting activities; maintains current balances for accounts; and maintains departmental petty cash funds
• Processes purchasing documentation; reviews purchase requisitions and verifies availability of budgeted funds; prepares purchase orders and forwards data to appropriate departments; obtains competitive price quotes; orders materials under blanket purchase orders; reviews invoices, purchase orders, or other documents for accuracy; researches discrepancies, assigns proper accounting/budgetary codes, obtains proper signatures, and forwards for payment; and maintains files and records.
• Receives and sorts incoming documentation and materials; sends/receives documentation; distributes/delivers incoming faxes, subpoenas, mail, or other documentation to appropriate personnel; sorts, organizes, opens, and/or distributes incoming mail; signs for incoming packages and delivers to appropriate personnel; processes outgoing mail; and copies/distributes forms, reports, correspondence, schedules, agendas, or other documentation.
• Performs customer service functions in person, by telephone, and by mail; provides information/assistance regarding department/division services, procedures, fees, or other issues; responds to routine questions or complaints; researches problems/complaints and initiates problem resolution; receives payments for various fees, fines, or services; records transactions, posts payments, and issues receipts; balances cash drawers; and prepares revenues for deposit and forwards as appropriate.
• Provides administrative support for boards, committees, or other meetings; prepares meeting agendas, packets, and related documentation; coordinates meeting rooms/facilities, equipment, and refreshments; notifies participants of scheduled meetings; submits public notices to newspapers, property owners, or others as required; prepares and distributes agendas, meeting notices, meeting packets, and related documentation; records and transcribes meeting minutes; distributes meeting minutes to appropriate individuals; and maintains official records.
• Maintains department webpage, social media, and online enrollment; uploads pictures, schedules, brochures and other events and information; adds upcoming events to calendar; posts news and announcements; enters and maintains information regarding classes and fees; processes registrations, memberships and rentals; runs reports and prints class lists; and assists customers with creating user accounts and site navigation as needed.
• Coordinates arrangements for various meetings; notifies participants of scheduled meetings; prepares meeting notices, agendas, and meeting packets; coordinates room reservations, setup, refreshments, and equipment required for meetings; attends meetings; records and/or transcribes meeting minutes; distributes documentation; and maintains records.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department operations within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives, reviews, records, types, and/or distributes documentation; enters data into computer systems; logs, tracks, or maintains records regarding department activities; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and files, maintains, and stores hardcopy records.
• Maintains file system of various files/records for the department; prepares files, organizes documentation, and files documents in designated order; retrieves/replaces files; scans records into computer; shreds/destroys confidential or obsolete documents; and conducts records maintenance activities in compliance with guidelines governing record retention.
• Maintains current maps, telephone lists, directories, operating manuals, procedures, and other reference materials.
• Conducts research of department files, database records, hardcopy materials, internet sites, or other sources as needed.
• Monitors inventory of department supplies and forms; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; and initiates requests/orders for new or replacement supplies.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in Office Administration or Office System Technology preferred; five years of progressively responsible office administration (preferably in a public sector), customer service, or records management experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.