Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Washington County Library is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Administrative Assistant, directly supporting the Library Leadership Team. The individual who fills this position will be responsible for providing administrative support, coordinating hiring and onboarding processes for the department, managing administrative tasks for the Library Board, ordering and oversight of office and program supply requests, managing logistics for staff trainings, serving as the department's representative on several countywide teams, and coordinating special projects. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, superior organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to proactively identify and address needs, be able to manage their time effectively and work independently, and prioritize competing tasks with an attention to detail and the ability to problem-solve with others.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Experience supporting upper level management positions
• Experience composing correspondence, agendas and minutes
• Experience coordinating hiring and onboarding processes
• Experience assisting in project management by tracking deadlines, managing staff trainings and/or events, and communicating reminders
• Proficient experience in WORD, Excel, Outlook, Calendar, and PowerPoint

SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

HOURS / DAYS: The typical work schedule is 40 hours/week, 8 hours per day, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The primary work location is in Library Administration, currently located in Central Park in Woodbury, with an option to work from home up to three days per week. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE: $27.03 - $36.81 Hourly

E-Verify Participation: Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.