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Department Assistant
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What they do
An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$42,471 / year median in Michigan
-11% projected decline
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Township Clerk, performs a variety of clerical and administrative tasks to support the Clerk's Office operations. Types letters, memos, reports, and minutes using Microsoft Office; drafts correspondence and gathers information from other sources; proofreads documents; responds to callers or walk-ins requesting information; issues permits, receipt fees, etc.; provides detailed information on the department's operation. May be called upon to attend meetings of Township boards and commissions or department program related meetings; transcribes dictation and types meeting minutes; will be required to work elections, which will include working evening and weekend hours. Assists staff with election duties during elections, issues absentee ballots. Receives and processes passport applications.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance