Confidential Assistant to the Administrator and Borough Clerk - Rockaway Borough.

NJLM; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockaway Borough seeks a full-time Confidential Assistant to the Administrator and Borough Clerk. The role provides direct confidential, organizational, and administrative support to both offices, ensuring smooth operations in a small municipal setting.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, capable of independent work, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining professional boundaries and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Notary Public certification required or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct confidential administrative support to the Borough Administrator and Borough Clerk.
• Manage multiple priorities with independence and sound judgment.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills; proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries in a small office setting.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Notary Public certification

Municipal experience preferred

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Confidential Assistant to the Administrator and Borough Clerk - Rockaway Borough.

The Borough is seeking a qualified and dedicated individual for the full-time position of Confidential Assistant to the Administrator and Borough Clerk. Responsibilities encompass providing direct confidential, organizational, and administrative support to both the Borough Administrator and Borough Clerk. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, capable of working independently, and able to manage multiple assigned priorities effectively. Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office. Must be able to obtain/retain a Notary Public certification. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Municipal experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound professional judgment, maintain strict confidentiality, and uphold appropriate professional boundaries in a small office setting. Salary range: $50,000–$80,000, commensurate with experience.