Administrative Support & Operations Specialist

Richland County Ag; Northern (KY, SC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County seeks an Administrative Support professional for the Community Planning and Development Department. The role involves handling confidential duties, maintaining calendars, preparing memos, and coordinating with boards and committees.

The position requires 3–5 years in administrative support, an Associate’s degree or equivalent, and proficiency in office software, including SharePoint. Travel arrangements and budget monitoring are among key tasks.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s degree or equivalent to two years of college in office management, secretarial science, business administration, or related field.
• Must type at least 35 wpm.
• Microsoft Certification preferred; valid state driver's license required.
• Experience: 3–5 years in administrative support role.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Community Planning and Development staff; schedule meetings, manage calendars, screen mail, prepare memos and letters, and arrange travel.
• Review operations and recommend policy/procedure changes to improve efficiency.
• Maintain record-keeping systems and databases; provide excellent customer service and liaison with boards/committees.
• Update documents, reports, agendas, minutes; support SharePoint site and management team data needs.
• Attend staff and public meetings; assist with reports and data analysis as required.

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent (two years college education)

Typing speed 35 wpm

Office management knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Certification

Driver's license

Job description

Richland County seeks an Administrative Support professional for the Community Planning and Development Department. The role involves handling confidential duties, maintaining calendars, preparing memos, and coordinating with boards and committees.

The position requires 3–5 years in administrative support, an Associate’s degree or equivalent, and proficiency in office software, including SharePoint. Travel arrangements and budget monitoring are among key tasks.