Administrative Services Assistant

Telnet Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

Telnet Inc. is seeking an Administrative Officer in Chattanooga, TN. The role supports an executive by handling routine to moderate administrative tasks, acting as the primary liaison with state and local agencies, legislative bodies, and the public.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with option for education substitution up to four years of related work experience. Full-time or contract engagement; hourly pay range is $13.00–$14.15, with standard 40-hour weeks and in-person work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience substitution allows up to four years of related work experience in place of education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the executive's representative with state and local agencies, legislative bodies, and community groups.
• Handle inquiries, complaints, and information requests from legislators, citizens, and employees.
• Attend legislative sessions, community functions, and official gatherings on behalf of the executive.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate clerical and administrative staff; provide input on personnel actions.
• Draft and manage routine and non-routine correspondence; compile materials for speeches and meetings; may take meeting minutes.
• Manage travel planning, maintain expense records, and order office supplies.
• Operate standard office equipment as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Overview: Under general supervision, the Administrative Officer performs professional staff work of routine to moderate complexity to relieve an executive of administrative details. This position acts as a key liaison between the executive's office and various stakeholders, including state departments, local and federal agencies, legislative bodies, and the public. The role requires discretion, initiative, and the ability to manage both people and processes efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the executive's representative with state and local agencies, legislative bodies, and community groups.
• Handle inquiries, complaints, and information requests from legislators, citizens, and employees.
• Attend legislative sessions, community functions, and official gatherings on behalf of the executive.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate clerical and administrative staff; provide input on personnel actions.
• Draft and manage routine and non-routine correspondence; compile materials for speeches and meetings; may take meeting minutes.
• Manage travel planning, maintain expense records, and order office supplies.
• Operate standard office equipment as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• Experience Substitution:

Full-time increasingly responsible sub-professional, paraprofessional, or professional experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of four years.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $13.00 - $14.15 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person