Department Policy & Operations Assistant

Talentify; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Talentify in Luzerne County seeks an administrative assistant to support the department head with a variety of staff assignments, reports, and basic fiscal duties. The role requires initiative, prioritization, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities include developing departmental programs, replying to correspondence, maintaining cooperative relationships with agencies, handling daily deposits, and ensuring information accuracy. A high school diploma and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of intermediate to complex math procedures.
• Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work independently prioritizing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing departmental programs and policies.
• Reviews and replies to correspondence.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with other governmental agencies.
• Prepares daily deposit and performs various other fiscal and statistical responsibilities.
• Reviews information to determine whether it is appropriate to process or if further information is required.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

English grammar

Punctuation

Spelling

Office procedures

Math skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline management

Problem solving

Education

Highschool Diploma/GED

1 year office/clerical experience

Criminal/Background checks required

Job description

Talentify in Luzerne County seeks an administrative assistant to support the department head with a variety of staff assignments, reports, and basic fiscal duties. The role requires initiative, prioritization, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities include developing departmental programs, replying to correspondence, maintaining cooperative relationships with agencies, handling daily deposits, and ensuring information accuracy. A high school diploma and background checks are required.