Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of administrative support work to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the office; tasks include managing departmental programs, supervising secretarial and clerical staff.

Essential functions include monitoring daily office operations, developing and maintaining spreadsheets and databases, reviewing and revising correspondence, preparing budget forms, authorizing vouchers and purchase orders, serving as department liaison, maintaining calendar for director, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Required knowledge, skill, and ability include considerable knowledge of office management procedures, working knowledge of budgets and accounts payable/receivable procedures, some knowledge of ordinances, practices, procedures, and terminology of governmental operations, ability to provide superior customer service, ability to plan, supervise and coordinate work of others, ability to coordinate the completion of multiple assignments, ability to prepare, justify, and monitor a budget, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and ability to perform all physical requirements of the position.

Required education and experience include a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of three (3) years full-time administrative support or closely related work experience to include a minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience.

Additional requirements may include a tribal driving permit and a background check.

The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes; vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and longer term disability benefits.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act. The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin, Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.