Senior Administrative Specialist

County of Kent; Grand Rapids (MI); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

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Kent County is seeking an experienced Senior Administrative Specialist to provide high-level administrative support. The role requires managing communications, scheduling, budgets, and supporting special projects in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized with excellent communication, able to work with internal and external stakeholders and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Competenze

• Experience in administrative support.
• Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem-solve complex issues and handle sensitive information.

Mansioni

• Provide administrative support to Administrator’s Office staff.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Assist with budget tracking, purchasing, and invoicing.
• Serve as front desk liaison for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain records, files, and databases per retention policies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain administrative systems and workflows.
• Identify process improvements to enhance operations.
• Manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Support special projects and initiatives as assigned.

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Job Responsibilities

The Administrator’s Office is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant possessing strong attention to detail, interpersonal and customer service skills, and an ability to problem-solve complex issues.

The Senior Administrative Specialist will provide high-level administrative support including managing incoming communications, scheduling and calendar organization, budget management, and assisting with special projects. This role requires a proactive professional with strong judgment and the ability to manage complex tasks, sensitive information, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be highly organized, and can provide information and service to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Administrator's Office staff
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements
• Assist with budget tracking, purchasing, and invoicing
• Serve as a front desk liaison for internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain records, files, and databases in accordance with retention policies
• Develop, implement, and maintain administrative systems and workflows
• Identify administrative process improvements and recommend efficiencies to enhance operations
• Manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Support special projects and initiatives as assigned

This position is part of our HireReach selection process.

Minimum Qualifications

The Administrator’s Office is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant possessing strong attention to detail, interpersonal and customer service skills, and an ability to problem-solve complex issues.

The Senior Administrative Specialist will provide high-level administrative support including managing incoming communications, scheduling and calendar organization, budget management, and assisting with special projects. This role requires a proactive professional with strong judgment and the ability to manage complex tasks, sensitive information, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be highly organized, and can provide information and service to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Information

• Notices will come via email. Please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application*

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