Job Description
Join our dynamic team at the City of Columbus as a Local Administrative Assistant and become the backbone of our public service operations. This pivotal role combines organizational excellence with community impact, supporting diverse departments in delivering essential services to residents. We offer a collaborative environment where your attention to detail directly contributes to our city's efficiency and success. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the pride of serving Ohio's capital city.
Responsibilities
- Manage departmental calendars, coordinate complex scheduling, and arrange logistics for meetings/events
- Process confidential documents, maintain digital filing systems, and ensure compliance with record-keeping protocols
- Serve as primary point of contact for internal/external stakeholders, handling inquiries with professionalism
- Prepare accurate reports, correspondence, and presentations using Microsoft Office Suite
- Coordinate travel arrangements, expense reports, and procurement processes
- Support onboarding initiatives by assisting with new hire paperwork and orientation materials
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 3 years of administrative support experience in government/public sector preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proven experience handling confidential information with discretion
- Proficiency with office equipment and digital record management systems