Connecticut Department of Administrative Services · 8 hours ago
Secretary 2(Education Unit)
Wethersfield, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $72K/yr
3+ years expThe Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Secretary 2 to support the Education Unit. The role involves providing secretarial support to the Directors and Administration, including tasks such as answering phones, data entry, and coordinating office services.
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Responsibilities
Answering phones
Sorting and distributing mail
Data preparation and entry in charts and graphs
Filing
Communicating student updates to staff
Supply ordering and record keeping
Coordinating office support services
Communicating and responding to members of the community
Taking and maintaining meeting minutes
Preparing reports and financial data
Receiving and directing visitors
Internet research; and
Calendar management
Qualification
Required
Three (3) years of experience above the routine clerk level in office support or secretarial work
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a Secretary 1 or its equivalent
Considerable knowledge of office systems and procedures
Considerable knowledge of proper grammar, punctuation and spelling
Knowledge of business communications
Knowledge of department's/unit's policies and procedures
Knowledge of business math
Skills in interpersonal skills
Skills in oral and written communication skills
Ability to schedule and prioritize office workflow
Ability to operate office equipment which includes computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment
Ability to operate office suite software
Ability to take notes (shorthand, speedwriting or other method acceptable to the supervisor)
Preferred
Experience working in an education setting, with an understanding of the inner workings of a school
Experience with CT Special Education Data System (CTSEDS)
Experience using Microsoft Excel for tracking and sorting data, as well as constructing charts and graphs
Experience using Microsoft Outlook calendars for scheduling meetings
Experience performing administrative and office support activities for multiple supervisors
Experience with high volume data entry
Professional experience with State of CT Education Software Programs including: Adult Ed. Reporting, PSIS (Public School Information System)
Experience working with CoreCT to enter requisitions and review Time & Attendance
Experience organizing and maintaining regular (daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly) activities
Experience completing and improving regular multistep processes
Experience with business communications including, writing and editing letters and memos
Benefits
The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance for all employees!
Company
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is a government firm that offers business functions to state agencies and municipalities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Natalie S. Wagner
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