NEOGOV · 6 days ago
Admistrative Assistant
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$46K/yr - $59K/yr
1+ years expThe City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative and clerical support to the Public Works Department. This role supports daily office operations and assists with departmental projects while ensuring accurate recordkeeping and effective communication with various stakeholders.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Serves as primary initial contact for assigned department
Answers department telephone calls, receives and greets visitors to the department, and provides information to or refers callers and visitors to other appropriate departments or City personnel
Maintains calendars and coordinates and schedules meetings as directed
Prepares correspondences, reports, lists, and other documents as instructed and requested by other designated office personnel
Performs data entry in assigned software programs
Coordinates and transcribes minutes for staff and various meetings. Organizes and manages multiple filing systems
Copies, packages, and distributes a variety of written materials as requested by other designated office personnel
Gathers, assembles, updates, distributes, and/or files a variety of information, forms, records, and data
Requisitions supplies and materials for the department as requested in accordance to Purchasing Services regulations
Receives and processes receipts and invoices
Processes and distributes mail
Performs related work as required
Qualification
Required
Associates degree in a related field
One (1) to three (3) years' experience of clerical or administrative experience
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population
Benefits
Multiple health insurance plans administered by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield with low employee premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance (view our benefits summaries for more information: [Choice Plan](https://cms8.revize.com/revize/cedarrapids/document_center/HR/Benefits/Benefit%20Summaries/2025/Non%20Bargaining%20Benefit%20Summary%20Choice%20Plan%20-%201.1.25.pdf) and [Traditional Plan](https://cms8.revize.com/revize/cedarrapids/document_center/HR/Benefits/Benefit%20Summaries/2025/Non%20Bargaining%20Benefit%20Summary%20Traditional%20Plan%20-%201.1.25.pdf))
Expansive Wellness Program and low cost onsite exercise facilities
Dental Insurance with Delta Dental of Iowa
100% city paid basic life insurance
Other voluntary benefits offered including vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
IPERS Retirement - Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, with contributions of 6.29% employee/ 9.44% City [(IPERS)](https://ipers.org/sites/default/files/publication_2021-03/Welcome%20Regular%208-27-19_0.pdf)
Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457) retirement programs
Generous paid time off AND 11 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave program with 4 weeks of paid time off
Annual salary increases, AND an annual across-the-board increase (determined by available budget)
Longevity Pay for years of service
Educational assistance up to $3,000 per year
A culture that is supportive and committed to professional development opportunities
Public Service Loan Forgiveness – Employees may qualify for the PSLF program which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer. [See more information here](https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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