Administrative Office Assistant (Clerical & Records)

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Government in Towson, MD is seeking an Office Assistant to provide comprehensive word processing, typing, and clerical support under general supervision. You will prepare letters, manage records, and assist in payroll and timekeeping.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of typing or secretarial experience. Attention to confidentiality and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of typing, word processing, or secretarial experience.

Responsibilities

• Uses automated office systems to prepare letters, memos, and material from drafts or instructions.
• Selects appropriate letter format, proofreads for grammar and punctuation, and prepares for distribution.
• Originates procedural correspondence to respond to information requests or begin office processes.
• Sets up and maintains office databases and logs.
• Accesses databases to establish, retrieve, review, update, track, and revise records.
• Performs queries and compiles routine reports from data sources.
• Assembles data for inclusion in narrative and statistical reports.
• Creates and updates office spreadsheets.
• Maintains confidential files and records.
• Locates, extracts, and summarizes information for reports or inquiries.
• Determines release of information per procedures and confidentiality.

Skills

Typing speed

Word processing

Secretarial experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Baltimore County Government in Towson, MD is seeking an Office Assistant to provide comprehensive word processing, typing, and clerical support under general supervision. You will prepare letters, manage records, and assist in payroll and timekeeping.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of typing or secretarial experience. Attention to confidentiality and customer service are essential.