City of Cedar Rapids

Administrative Assistant

City of Cedar Rapids  •  $47k - $61k/yr  •  Cedar Rapids, IA (Onsite)  •  12 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 02097

Department: Building Services

Job classification: Administrative Assistant

Posting type: Promotional

Categories: Administration, Clerical & Data Entry

Summary

Provides a variety of administrative/clerical duties for designated department. Serves as primary initial contact for the public and department employees. Answers department telephone calls, receives and greets visitors to the department, and provides information to or refers callers and visitors to other appropriate departments or City personnel.

Examples of duties

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Serves as primary initial contact for assigned department.
  • Answers department telephone calls, receives and greets visitors to the department, and provides information to or refers callers and visitors to other appropriate departments or City personnel.
  • Maintains calendars and coordinates and schedules meetings as directed.
  • Prepares correspondences, reports, lists, and other documents as instructed and requested by other designated office personnel.
  • Performs data entry in assigned software programs.
  • Coordinates and transcribes minutes for staff and various meetings. Organizes and manages multiple filing systems.
  • Copies, packages, and distributes a variety of written materials as requested by other designated office personnel.
  • Gathers, assembles, updates, distributes, and/or files a variety of information, forms, records, and data.
  • Requisitions supplies and materials for the department as requested in accordance to Purchasing Services regulations.
  • Receives and processes receipts and invoices.
  • Processes and distributes mail.
  • Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

  • Associates degree in a related field and
  • One (1) to three (3) years’ experience of clerical or administrative experience or
  • An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population

Supplemental information

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

City of Cedar Rapids

About City of Cedar Rapids

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPUpSvOfG-o

Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa, which translates to a stimulating work environment that offers room to grow and develop professionally. Cedar Rapids is a city rich in culture. Enjoy our museums, theaters, historical centers and a school system that has been highlighted in national magazines.

Cedar Rapids has recently been recognized nationally for:

• Low cost of living

• Projected job growth

• Low property and violent crime rates

• Short commute times

• High quality healthcare system (Institute for Healthcare Improvement)

• Quality public & private school systems

Our Vision:

Cedar Rapids is a vibrant urban hometown - a beacon for people and businesses invested in building a GREATER COMMUNITY NOW and for the NEXT GENERATION!

Current Open Positions:

Check our website for current open positions: https://www.cedar-rapids.org/local_government/departments_g_-_v/human_resources/employment_opportunities_city_jobs.php

The City of Cedar Rapids welcomes diversity in all forms including; race, gender, background, sexual orientation, age, national origin and thought. The City strives for a workforce that reflects the community we serve! The City of Cedar Rapids appreciates the values, leadership, and unique skills service members bring to the workforce & encourages opportunities to employ Guardsmen, Reservists, and Veterans!

View our amazing benefits here: https://www.cedar-rapids.org/local_government/departments_g_-_v/human_resources/benefits.php

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Cedar Rapids,, Iowa
Year Founded
Unknown
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