Administrative Assistant 2 - Community Corrections

To apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/olmsted/jobs/4410322/administrative-assistant-2-community-corrections

Olmsted County has earned the 2023 Best Places to Work - Southeast Minnesota designation.

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience

Expected starting salary is $23.06 to $30.79. Full salary range is $23.06 - $38.52.

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, Administrative Assistant, or related field.

OR

Combination of education and experience equivalent to two (2) year of experience in a customer-focused position.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver’s license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Nature of Work

Under supervision, performs a variety of administrative support tasks requiring specialized knowledge of policies, procedures and laws applicable to the area of assignment. Provides customer service to internal and external customers, answers questions, complies data and reports, and prepares correspondence. Work is performed independently with attention to detail and periodic review for accuracy and conformance to prescribed standards. Answers questions about policies and procedures and may train others.

Examples of Work

• Serves as receptionist, greeting visitors and referring them to proper person or connecting callers with proper respondents.
• Assists with essential communication.
• Maintains records pertaining to office activities such as scanning documents, distributing mail and maintaining files.
• Completes critical data entry.
• Sorts and distributes mail and assists with maintaining office supplies.
• Composes and types various reports and is responsible for errors and omissions.
• Reviews or evaluates work of other clerical staff for completeness and accuracy.
• Answers inquiries about policy, regulations and operating procedures from the public and representatives of private firms and government agencies.
• Performs general secretarial and/or bookkeeping duties related to office of assignment.
• Provides back-up support for other functions in the office.
• May perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of policies, regulations, statutes, procedures and practices pertaining to the area of specialization
• Knowledge of legal and technical forms and terminology in the area of specialization
• Ability to make work decisions in accordance with laws and policies
• Ability to maintain and revise records and to control their use and presentation
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public
• Skill in the use of office equipment required in the area of specialization
• Ability to type rapidly and accurately from copy
• Ability and skill in using a computer/word processor
• Ability to work independently and utilize strong problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and assign work
• Ability to schedule and coordinate several calendars, meetings and events
• Ability to create and design newsletters, memos and other miscellaneous communications pieces
• Ability to work with varied population and clientele

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

To apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/olmsted/jobs/4410322/administrative-assistant-2-community-corrections

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.06 - $38.52 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Rochester, MN 55904: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person