Executive Admin & Liaison to Director

Forsyth County; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County Department of Social Services seeks an administrative assistant to support the Director and Deputy Director. The role emphasizes discretion, excellent communication, and reliable coordination of priorities in a busy office.

The successful candidate will perform reception duties, manage calendars, prepare meetings and travel arrangements, draft correspondence, and maintain organized records with strict confidentiality. Strong written and verbal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 4 years of progressively responsible clerical/administrative/office management experience.
• Higher education may substitute part or all of the experience.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Reception duties and handling in-person and telephonic inquiries.
• Receive and route calls, take messages, and route correspondence.
• Schedule director and deputy calendars, meetings, travel, registrations, and accommodations.
• Draft/typing of correspondence, agendas, meeting notices, minutes, and reports.
• Maintain filing system with attention to confidentiality and discretion.
• Multi-task daily workload and prioritize effectively.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Forsyth County Department of Social Services seeks an administrative assistant to support the Director and Deputy Director. The role emphasizes discretion, excellent communication, and reliable coordination of priorities in a busy office.

The successful candidate will perform reception duties, manage calendars, prepare meetings and travel arrangements, draft correspondence, and maintain organized records with strict confidentiality. Strong written and verbal skills are essential.