Lake County · 1 day ago
Administrative Assistant/Research Specialist
Waukegan, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21/hr - $21/hrLake County Illinois is a government organization dedicated to serving the residents of Lake County with a collaborative work environment. They are seeking an Administrative Assistant/Research Specialist to perform clerical and customer service work related to legal records, including managing election-related tasks and supporting various voting activities.
GovernmentHealth CareInformation ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Answer and direct incoming calls or e-mails to proper department within the County Clerk’s office
Assist voters and constituents with questions and direct to proper online information or resources
Communicate with general public and supply moderate technical information that require interpretation of a statutes
Data entry management of election related databases and software
Process and archive voter-related forms or requests
Accurately and efficiently process and/or oversee assigned election related tasks
Scheduling of activities and work orders
Coordinate with relevant internal and external stakeholders on related tasks
Represent the County Clerk’s Office in public and community events
Support Vote by Mail, Early Voting, Election Day, and post-Election activities as determined by County Clerk Administration
Assist with special projects and perform other ad hoc duties as assigned by the Supervisor or County Clerk Administration
Qualification
Required
Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills
Knowledge of basic computing including moderate working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Ability to follow direction and complete tasks with little to moderate level of supervision
Ability to communicate well with colleagues and members of the public
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise absolute discretion in all Clerk's Office duties
Ability to work evenings and weekends during peak election season
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties as outlined above
Valid Driver's License, if operating a County Clerk fleet vehicle
Preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree, preferred but not required
Bilingual preferred but not required
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefit package
Flexible working hours
Comprehensive wellness and training program
Company
Lake County
Lake County is located in northeastern Illinois, with Lake Michigan to the east, Wisconsin to the north and the City of Chicago to the south.
Founded in 1839
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Blanding
Chief Information Officer
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