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Lakes and Pines CAC
Department Administrative Assistant
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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.
$43,836 / year median in Minnesota
-23% projected decline
Job Description
Job Summary Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting a team while making a meaningful difference in your community? Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc. is seeking a Department Administrative Assistant to help ensure the smooth operation of our Energy Assistance Department while supporting programs that improve the lives of individuals and families throughout East Central Minnesota. As the Department Administrative Assistant, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the department by providing high-level administrative support to the Department Director and staff. This position requires excellent communication, strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality. What You'll Do (see full Job Description for full list of job duties @ www.lakesandpines.org/employment) : Department Administrative Assistant is full-time Monday through Friday from 7:00a.m. - 3:30p.m.; Salary range is $24.35 - $32.46 (starting salary is dependent upon qualifications). Provide administrative support to the Department Director and department staff. Responsible for the supervision of staff (assigning, instructing, and checking the work of 4 to 7 other employees). Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, and meeting minutes. Coordinate schedules, meetings, travel, and appointments. Maintain department records and electronic filing systems. Track reports, performance data, and department deadlines. Process purchase orders, vouchers, and other administrative documents. Assist with department hiring processes, onboarding, and employment postings. Respond professionally to customer inquiries by phone, email, and in person. Help ensure compliance with agency policies, funding requirements, and record retention standards. Represent the department at meetings and community events as needed.