Executive Assistant I

State of North Carolina - Agriculture & Consumer Services; North Carolina; Sur place; USD 45 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

State of North Carolina - Agriculture & Consumer Services seeks an Executive Assistant I to provide high-level administrative support to the Chief of Staff and assist with communications and coordination with department staff, stakeholders, and partners.

The role requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a valid driver’s license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related discipline, or Associate’s degree with two years of progressively responsible administrative experience, or GED with four years of experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify per policy.

Responsabilités

• Provide executive-level support to the Chief of Staff and assist with communications and coordination with internal and external partners.
• Manage complex scheduling, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, and briefing material preparation.
• Track follow-up items and correspondence to ensure executive priorities are effectively managed.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Office coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

GED with 4 years experience

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Description du poste

AgencyDept of Agriculture , Consumer ServicesDivisionAgriculture Consumer ServiceJob Classification TitleExecutive Assistant I (S)Position Number60011848GradeNC11About UsThe N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.Description of WorkJob postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.This is a Confidential Secretary position.***This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered.***This position provides executive-level support to the Chief of Staff and works alongside the Commissioner’s Assistant and another Chief of Staff’s Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the executive office.Responsibilities include complex scheduling, meeting coordination, research, correspondence, constituent and stakeholder communications, travel coordination, and administrative support. Serves primarily as an assistant to the Chief of Staff while also assisting with communications and coordination with internal and external partners, including department staff, constituents, community organizations, agricultural industry leaders, legislative and government offices, and other stakeholders. Prepares briefing materials and information for meetings, tracks follow-up items and correspondence, and helps ensure executive priorities and schedules are effectively managed. Requires exceptional organization, professionalism, discretion, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.Valid Driver's License required.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesRecruitment Range: $45,431 - $70,000Skilled in practicing effective communication techniques, both orally and in writingAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, officials, and the general public Experience in planning, prioritizing and organizing office work flow and proceduresKnowledge and experience with maintaining a calendar, travel arrangements, and organizing conference and/or speaking engagementsExperience in Microsoft Office Suite and AdobeAny employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all of your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.*Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete.*Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.Minimum Education and ExperienceSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associate’s degree in secretarial science, business administration, or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.EEO StatementT he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.Recruiter:Lori Lynnette ReedRecruiter Email: [e-mail]