Administrative Assistant

Salary : $40,913.60 - $47,050.64 Annually Location : 741 North Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 09158 Department: Social Services Division: Administration Opening Date: 10/20/2026 Closing Date: 10/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern General Statement of Duties Forsyth County Department of Social Services is seeking an energetic, friendly, highly motivated person with great communication and customer service skills for the administrative assistant to the Director and Deputy Director. Distinguishing Features The position serves as a trusted administrative liaison for the Social Services Director and Deputy and exercises considerable discretion, judgment, confidentiality, and initiative in managing competing priorities, coordinating activities, facilitating communication, and ensuring timely follow-through on matters requiring the Deputy and/or Director's attention. This position will perform tasks related to assisting the director with office duties including in person and telephonic reception, meeting preparations, administrative tasks relating to business operations and human resources and coordinating special projects within the functions of the department. Minimum Education and Experience Graduation from high school or GED and four years of progressively responsible clerical/administrative/office management experience. A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement. Valid driver's license preferred. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPrimary responsibilities include but not limited to: receiving and routing calls, taking messages and routing correspondences including court notices, handling/routing requests and complaints, schedule/maintain director and deputy's calendar, scheduling activities, meetings, registrations, travel reservations and accommodations, drafting/typing correspondence, agendas, meeting notices, minutes, media press releases and reports, and maintain filing system for records. This position requires computer, office equipment and organizational skills. Must have a high level of verbal and written communication skills. Serves as recordkeeping for the Health and Human Services Board in conjunction with the Public Health Administrative Assistant. Performs related duties as required. Candidate must be able to exhibit discretion and confidentiality. Requires the ability to multi task and prioritize daily workload. Click to view information. Click to view information. These links do not apply to positions that are Part Time, no benefits. 01 The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions. Yes I understand and agree No I do not agree 02 Please select your highest level of completed education. Some High School High School Diploma or GED Some College, Trainings, Certifications Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or Advanced Degree 03 Which best describes your proficiency with using computer programs (Microsoft Office) and software? Beginner Intermediate Advanced 04 With which software are you proficient (choose all that apply)? Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook Google Sheets Google Forms Google Slides 05 What is your typing speed (in words per minute "WPM")? 06 How many years of clerical/administrative/office management experience? 1-3 years 3-5 years More than 5 years Required Question Forsyth County, NC