Anoka County · 16 hours ago
Senior Administrative Assistant
Anoka County Government Center
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expAnoka County is the fourth largest county in Minnesota, dedicated to serving its citizens in a respectful and fiscally responsible manner. They are seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to provide centralized support for the Human Services division, managing complex administrative tasks and ensuring effective office operations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provide complex administrative support for the department. Deliver remarkable customer service by answering phones, assisting walk-in guests, and managing schedules
Coordinate office management and operations activities, including tracking personnel and operational data, handling billing, verifying purchases
Prepare, create, format and/or edit memos, letters, key division reports, documents and presentations
Inventory, update and maintain Division policy, procedure and communications posted on internal and/or external websites
Enter data into systems as needed, ensure appropriate handling of private and sensitive data and support division response to public data requests
Monitor division communication, acting as a liaison and point of contact for employees, the division, and/or the public
Translate concerns and requests for information into clear and accurate responses
Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned
Participate in various staff and committee meetings by taking detailed meeting minutes or notes, then synthesizing and distributing summaries to ensure clear communication and follow-up
Qualification
Required
Requires a high school diploma and at least four years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience
In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
Successfully pass criminal history background check
Preferred
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate multiple workflows effectively
Solid understanding of general office procedures and administrative best practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to clarity and professionalism
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience using SharePoint for document management and collaboration
Familiarity with Microsoft Teams for communication and virtual collaboration
Working knowledge of GovQA for managing public records requests or similar systems
Proficiency in Visio for creating diagrams, organizational charts, and process flowcharts
Experience with Workday for HR, finance, or operational tasks
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus and accuracy in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
Benefits
24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more.
Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
Advancement/professional development opportunities.
Company
Anoka County
The history of Anoka County starts in 1849 when the Minnesota territorial legislature organized the counties of Washington, Ramsey and Benton.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alyssa Hostad
Human Resources Business Partner
Brianna Bruzer
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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