Executive Assistant

Town of Harrisburg, NC; Harrisburg (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Harrisburg, NC, is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the Town Manager’s Office. This role emphasizes customer service and discretion while handling various clerical duties. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in administrative support and is capable of managing sensitive information effectively.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Work environment appreciation

Sign-on bonus of $2,500

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in clerical or administrative support for executives.
• Must obtain Notary Public within six months of hire.
• Possession of valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support to the Town Manager’s Office.
• Handle sensitive and confidential matters.
• Maintain accurate files and records while communicating across departments.

Skills

Administrative support

Clerical skills

Communication

Discretion

Customer service

Education

High school graduation supplemented by business courses

Associate degree in business administration

Job description

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Who We Are

The Town of Harrisburg is one of the fastest growing communities in North Carolina and considered one of the top five affluent zip codes in the surrounding region. While growth has been exponential over the past ten years, the Town has been able to maintain its tight knit community-based mindset and strategically foster a work culture where customer service excellence is our #1 priority.

Who We Are

The Town of Harrisburg is one of the fastest growing communities in North Carolina and considered one of the top five affluent zip codes in the surrounding region. While growth has been exponential over the past ten years, the Town has been able to maintain its tight knit community-based mindset and strategically foster a work culture where customer service excellence is our #1 priority.

What We Need

The Town of Harrisburg currently has an employment opportunity for an Executive Assistant. An employee in this class serves as the primary clerical and administrative support assistant to the Town Manager’s Office. Emphasis of the work is on providing clerical and administrative support functions for the Town Manager’s Office and may also serve as the principal administrative liaison with operating departments. The range of work extends from routine to advanced complexity and requires considerable initiative, independent judgment, and discretion in completing routine work assignments, ensuring management is apprised of current information, and communicating management needs with other departments and the public. Administrative duties require tact and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential matters in the program areas. Work includes greeting the public and answering questions and relaying information, typing or data entry work, and creating and maintaining accurate files and records. Work is distinguished from other administrative support roles by the type and complexity of work assignments, independence of action, degree of interaction with the elected officials and sensitivity of issues encountered. Specific oral and/or written instructions and guidelines are available to apply to most work situations. Work includes the use of modern office technology including word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation and/or specialized software. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Town Manager and Deputy Town Manager and is evaluated through observation, conferences, quality, and effectiveness of the work completed.

Desireable Candidate

Requires graduation from high school supplemented by business courses and considerable administrative support and/or fiscal experience including significant office technology use, or an equivalent combination of education or experience. Associate degree in business administration or other field related to the nature of the work performed is desired. Five (5) to seven (7) years of clerical or administrative support work for a chief executive in a public or private sector work environment. Notary Public (obtain within six (6) months of hire date). Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

What We Offer

An excellent comprehensive benefits package and a desirable place to work where employees feel appreciated for their contributions.

The hiring range for position is $47,588 - $59.195 and starting salary will be dependent on qualifications and prior experience. Upon hire will be eligible for $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Please submit resume, employment application, references and salary requirements to either [e-mail] or at https://www.harrisburgnc.org/jobs.aspx.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Government Administration

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