Job Description
Required Education: • Associates Degree Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience: • A working knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration • A working knowledge of the principles and practices of modern office management, and the ability to apply such principles and practices • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with staff • A working knowledge of the principles and practices of effective implementation procedures for policies and procedures • Ability to prepare accurate and concise written reports • Strong attention to detail • Strong communication skills Executive Administrative Assistant Job Responsibilities: • To assist a high-level state official by performing moderately complex administrative and supportive tasks involved in the implementation and administration of major projects and programs whose effects encompass all departments and agencies of state government • To initiate, prepare, and distribute correspondence, and official forms, and documents to officially implement the decisions and actions as rendered by a superior • To oversee official agency files and records to ensure accuracy and that they are kept current • To gather information required for use as a basis for important administrative decisions • To relieve a superior of administrative details relating to the functions and activities of the organization, including contacting officials and personnel for the purpose of obtaining information and recommendations relating to specific problems, activities, or policies • To requisition office supplies and equipment • To screen inquiries regarding agency policies and programs and to respond on behalf of a superior whenever possible • To attend conferences and meetings on behalf of a superior and prepare reports thereof • To do related work as required