Hybrid Administrative Assistant, Procurement Support

State of Connecticut; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut's Department of Administrative Services seeks an Administrative Assistant to support procurement operations in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes accuracy, detail, and professional communication while providing crucial office and secretarial functions.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with in-office and telework components, a Monday–Friday schedule, and opportunities for professional development within a central Hartford location.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience above the routine clerk level in office support or secretarial work.
• One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a Secretary 2 or its equivalent.
• College training in the secretarial sciences may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of 15 semester hours equalling one-half year of experience to a maximum of two years.
• Experience proofreading documents to ensure accuracy.
• Experience managing projects with competing deadlines prioritizing workflow.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex office administrative duties and secretarial support for a major program.
• Arranges and coordinates meetings (including space and equipment); takes minutes.
• Maintains office filing systems and budget documentation; handles purchases within authority.
• Produces correspondence, reports, and travel arrangements.
• Trains and may supervise office staff and supports in interviewing staff.

Skills

Office administration

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Secretarial sciences education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The State of Connecticut's Department of Administrative Services seeks an Administrative Assistant to support procurement operations in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes accuracy, detail, and professional communication while providing crucial office and secretarial functions.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with in-office and telework components, a Monday–Friday schedule, and opportunities for professional development within a central Hartford location.