Senior Administrative Specialist: Admin, Data & Coordination

DelDOT; New Castle, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) in Delaware seeks an experienced Senior Administrative Specialist to support the Office of Animal Welfare. You will manage administrative tasks, prepare reports, handle correspondence, and maintain records with strong Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Adobe skills.

Ideal candidates bring solid writing and interpersonal abilities, can multi-task, and deliver high-quality service to internal staff and the public.

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing administrative specialist work including drafting official documents and coordinating workflow.
• One year of experience using standard software to create documents, spreadsheets, and manage databases.
• One year of experience collecting, compiling, and evaluating data for reports and correspondence.
• Six months of experience guiding and consulting management, customers, and others on administrative matters.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison with internal and external contacts to coordinate activities and respond to inquiries.
• Creates formatted documents, prepares presentations, and maintains schedules and spreadsheets.
• Delivers excellent customer service in person, electronically, or in writing.
• Applies agency services, laws, rules, and procedures to guidance and communications.
• Maintains record-keeping systems and ensures compliance with retention schedules.
• Assists with data collection and reporting to support performance tracking and dashboards.

Skills

Administrative experience

Data management

Documentation drafting

Customer service

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) in Delaware seeks an experienced Senior Administrative Specialist to support the Office of Animal Welfare. You will manage administrative tasks, prepare reports, handle correspondence, and maintain records with strong Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Adobe skills.

Ideal candidates bring solid writing and interpersonal abilities, can multi-task, and deliver high-quality service to internal staff and the public.