Charleston County Government

Administrative Assistant III - Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Charleston County Government  •  $39k/yr  •  North Charleston, SC (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: CJ211525

Department: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Job classification: Administrative Assistant III - Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Business, Community and Social Services

Summary

The Administrative Assistant performs administrative and office support activities for the department.

HIRING HOURLY: $19.34

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions)

  • Answers telephone calls and provide information to callers and visitors.
  • Provides administrative support to administrative functions including preparing reports and presentations
  • Assists other administrative personnel with reporting, filing, specialized data entry, and updating databases as necessary.
  • Assists with the set-up and clean-up for events, presentations, in-services and meetings.
  • Coordinates meetings and events, including scheduling, reserving meeting spaces, preparing agendas and materials, and arranging necessary resources.
  • Provides audio-visual (AV) support for meetings and presentations, ensuring all equipment functions properly.
  • Coordinates catering and logistical needs for meetings, forums, and luncheons as required.
  • Attends meetings as requested; records, transcribes, and distributes accurate meeting minutes in a timely manner.
  • Assist with media relations and communications; engaging, attending and scheduling meetings with various communities.
  • Creating event fliers, containing QR codes, etc.
  • Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
  • Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and documentation

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Minimum of two (2) years or more of customer service, clerical, or administrative experience.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, database management and office equipment
  • Pass a background investigation
  • Pass a pre-employment physical

Supplemental information

  • Requires strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making; identify the important dimensions of a problem, determine potential causes, obtain relevant information, and specify alternate solutions that result in effectiveness.
  • Safeguard confidential information and use it or disclose it only as expressly authorized or specifically required while performing specific job duties.
  • Respond positively to a work environment that will change day-to-day, requiring quick departure from and re-organization of one’s schedule, ensuring County employees are receiving the best possible service and items with priority are completed as needed.
  • Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively or efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments on or before the designated deadline.
  • Consistently abide by established policies and procedures for routine problems. Embrace technology, paperless processes, and various system enhancements.
  • Embrace County and Department standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all County and * Department policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed meets those standards.
Charleston County Government

About Charleston County Government

Charleston County is located along the southeastern coast of South Carolina, The County encompasses approximately 919 square miles of land, marshes, rivers, and wetlands with a coastline that stretches nearly 100 miles along the Atlantic Ocean.

Charleston County's rich blend of culture, economic activity, environmental beauty, and historic tapestry makes it one of the most distinguished counties in the nation. A recognized leader, Charleston County is a proud community that strives to protect both its historic treasures and its environment, while still keeping an eye toward future development and citizens'​ needs. The County continues to draw national recognition, winning dozens of local, state and national awards for its innovative programs and services.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
North Charleston, South Carolina
Year Founded
1948
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