Public Health Administrative Supervisor

New Hanover County; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid retirement plan

Flex time and telework availability

Paid sick and personal leave

13 paid holidays per year

Paid parental leave

Education leave to obtain a degree

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Onsite health and wellness center

Professional development trainings & /

Job summary

New Hanover County Health and Human Services seeks an Administrative Supervisor to oversee centralized administrative support. You will lead front desk operations, manage staff schedules, and coordinate purchasing, HR tasks, and budgets to ensure consistent department-wide performance.

The role involves emergency preparedness, staff development, and collaboration with supervisors for quality improvement. Flexible telework may be available depending on position.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree or equivalent combination with several years of admin experience.
• Notary Public certification and valid NC driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises administrative support staff by prioritizing work, conducting evaluations, ensuring training, and making personnel recommendations.
• Oversees daily office operations including telephone, document prep, mail distribution, records management, and troubleshooting software issues.
• Coordinates purchasing, accounts receivable, and vendor activities; reviews requisitions and negotiates with vendors.
• Monitors budgets and finances by reviewing forecasts, processing invoices, and preparing amendments.
• Coordinates HR processes including requisitions, employment documents, and staff inquiries on policies and training.
• Coordinates staff training and development by assessing needs and sourcing resources.
• Provides administrative and public support by handling inquiries, preparing agendas/minutes, and referrals.
• Supports department operations and continuity through fleet/ facility coordination and quality improvement.

Skills

Staff supervision

Office operations

Purchasing coordination

Budget monitoring

HR processes

Training & development

Emergency preparedness

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

Three years of related administrative experience

Notary Public

Valid NC Driver's License

Job description

New Hanover County Health and Human Services seeks an Administrative Supervisor to oversee centralized administrative support. You will lead front desk operations, manage staff schedules, and coordinate purchasing, HR tasks, and budgets to ensure consistent department-wide performance.

The role involves emergency preparedness, staff development, and collaboration with supervisors for quality improvement. Flexible telework may be available depending on position.