Board Aide - U - Administrative Assistant

Board Aide - U - Administrative Assistant

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. The Office of Supervisor Sylvia Arenas is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant position. The position serves as administrative personnel in support of an elected official and will coordinate administrative and general office efforts for the District 1 office. Education and/or experience in Administration and Communications is highly desirable. Strong writing skills, communication skills, and computer proficiency with a firm grasp of professionalism, customer service, and organization are essential.

Ability to develop and maintain effective relations with constituents and organizations with a positive and professional demeanor is required. Bilingual language skills (Vietnamese, Spanish, and/or Chinese) are desirable but not required.

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant’s training and experience based on the application and responses to the job‑specific questions. Candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed. Additional phases may include one or more interviews.

• Can you briefly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for the Administrative Assistant position? Minimum qualifications include any combination of training, education, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide administrative support to the Office Supervisor Sylvia Arenas on matters of constituent services.
• Can you describe your experience developing and maintaining administrative projects and organization, including your specific role and responsibilities?
• Why are you interested in working with Supervisor Sylvia Arenas?

Please submit the application form and attach your cover letter and resume. All job‑specific questions must be answered; otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete and may be withheld from further consideration.

Application form:

The annual salary range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The County offers medical, dental, and vision benefits. Retirement benefits are provided through CalPERS. Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave are also included.

If you have questions about the duties of this position or the selection and hiring process, please contact Nancy Le at nancy.l.legov.org.

This position will remain open until it is filled, and applications will be reviewed continuously; therefore, we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the.

Responsibilities for the position may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Verbal and written professional communication skills to express oneself clearly and concisely
• Standard principles of organization and administration
• Report‑writing techniques, principles of editing, English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, office practices and procedures
• Operation of standard office equipment and navigation of computer software programs, including but not limited to CRM and financial software
• Problem solving and exercising independent judgement and initiative regarding administrative matters
• Handling of sensitive and confidential information
• Interpretation and application of instructions, rules, and policies
• Establishment and maintenance of effective working relations with a wide spectrum of employees, officials, and the public

• Education and Experience:
  
  Completion of an Associate’s Degree or completion of the Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence credential.
• Required Licensing:
  Possession of a valid California Driver’s license is required.
• Employment Eligibility:
  Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country.

• Knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices
• Strong…