DC Department of Human Resources · 6 hours ago
Executive Assistant
DC Department of Human Resources is focused on connecting District residents, job seekers, and employers to opportunities and resources. The Executive Assistant to the Director provides high-level administrative support, manages calendars, schedules meetings, coordinates travel, and serves as a liaison between the executive and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Manages numerous executive correspondences to include proofing, editing, preparing correspondence for signature to assure that it is consistent with organization policy, and appropriate for the Executive Official's signature or surname
Manages travel arrangements and serves as a resource for guidance concerning travel regulations and procedures
Manages the flow of information and visitors to the Executive Official
Coordinates communications with people at all levels
Develop relationships, in order to serve as relationship liaison for the Executive Official
Develops background information; and composes drafts of introductions and speeches to be presented at various meetings
Maintains calendar and performs liaison function for seniors or executive staff
Arranges conferences and meetings, determines participants, and advises participants of time, place, and topic to be discussed
Coordinates staff assignments in preparation of meetings
Carries out special and confidential assignments requiring professional manners, tact and diplomacy, and a thorough knowledge of the initiatives, policies and functions of the organization
Researches and analyzes administrative requirements, problems and/or issues
Based on operations and changing requirements, identifies relevant issues for the Executive Official
Analyzes administrative operations and office procedures to recommend and implement changes for improvement
Acts as coordinator for collection of data/special assignments from the Executive Official, and in this context, ensures that deadlines are also met
Identifies problems, and advises of the various alternative solutions and their consequences, so that he/she may make final decisions
Responds to inquiries and administrative issues brought to the Executive Official's attention
Notifies the appropriate staff members of the need for information or recommendations; and either prepares the response or follows up to ensure a timely response by others
Qualification
Required
Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled
One (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression
Company
DC Department of Human Resources
At the District of Columbia’s Department of Human Resources, we believe that people are the heart of public service.