Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant is a full-time position that provides high level administrative support to the Oklahoma Ethics Commission. General duties include maintaining and organizing critical paper and digital records of the Commission, act as clerk for administrative hearings and public meetings, providing reception services, coordinating meetings, preparing correspondence and other designated duties.

The 5 member Ethics Commission has broad powers to establish rules for the ethical conduct of campaigns and of the public actions of state officials and employees. The voters of Oklahoma overwhelmingly approved SQ 627 adding Article 29 to the Oklahoma Constitution. This establishes the Commission's function as a core government function and protects its continuity as a governmental entity.

The Ethics Commission is located at the Oklahoma State Capitol Building. Working office hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Duties

• Executive Assistant to Executive Director, Deputy Director, General Counsel, Senior Compliance Officer, Compliance Investigator, and Compliance Officers: includes being first point of contact for phone calls and emails to the Commission, maintaining contacts journal, directing these contacts to appropriate staff person, and assisting with correspondence and scheduling.
• Greets all incoming visitors. Maintains robust office digital calendar. Manages mail distribution.
• Docket Clerk for ALJ Hearings, assists with maintaining files, and preparation of legal documents as instructed by General Counsel and/or Senior Compliance Officer. (Correspondence, pleadings, exhibits, etc.).
• Agency Records. Organizes and maintains paper and electronic files for the agency in accordance with agency procedures. Archives documents as necessary in accordance with archives policy.
• Open Records Clerk. Coordinate Open Records Requests and provide responses to requests.
• The Guardian System (software reporting system).
• Commission Meetings. The clerk compiles packets of materials for Commissioners for regular and special meetings; reserves meeting room; coordinates with Secretary of State for meeting notices, provides notices of the Agenda for each meeting to the general public and maintains the official agency file for each meeting. At the meeting, the clerk prepares the room for the meeting, participates in the meeting by calling and recording the votes of Commissioner's on motions and drafts the minutes for meetings at the conclusion of each Commission meeting.
• Procedures. Creates and maintains procedures for Executive Assistant tasks and provides to Senior Compliance Officer quarterly.
• Office Tasks. Monitors and organizes supplies and notifies Compliance Officer in charge of purchasing when supplies are necessary and coordinates with staff for purchase of supplies. Maintains inventory files, adds items, and coordinates disposal of surplus items, as necessary.
• Receives, posts, and forwards agency mail, faxes, and emails in the View email address on click.appcast.io email and arranges for agency mailings, as necessary.
• Backup and Crosstraining. Backup the Compliance Officers and train Compliance Officers on Executive Assistant responsibilities.
• Continuing Education Support. Coordinate program dates and times for continuing education programs with the OEC Staff, schedule rooms, IT assistance and update flyers, if needed. Collect payment and maintain/monitor invoices, Send announcements, reminders, and confirmation emails to public and/or attendees.
• Miscellaneous. Other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required

• Proficient in written business communications and correspondence, office methods and computer operations.
• Proficient in Adobe, Microsoft Office including, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Computer skills test required.
• Excellent communication skills with a diverse culture.
• Ability to handle multiple issues professionally.
• Present a professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Be a self-starter and a team player in a sometimes fast paced environment.
• Problem solving skills.
• Occasional Travel

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in office administration, related field, or 2 years of experience.
• Paralegal experience, legal secretary, or similar experience preferred.

Key Requirements

• Pre-employment criminal background check must be successfully completed.
• Ability to lift 30-40 pounds

Salary and Benefits

$48,000-$52,000

The Oklahoma Ethics Commission offers a comprehensive State of Oklahoma benefits package, including health insurance, generous leave, retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, employee assistance programs, and paid holidays.

Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request.

The Oklahoma Ethics Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.