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What they do

A Project or Program Administrative Assistant provides administrative assistance to a program team or project management team. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages team calendars and helps to organize meetings and events. Provides administrative support for program activities, financial reports and budgets, grants or project proposals; may help to arrange travel.

$55,234 / year median in Mississippi

-4% projected decline

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Job Description

Job Summary:
The Administrative Assistant performs day-to-day functions using established systems and procedures and provides assistance to administrative and management teams.
Job Duties:
  • Manages multiple calendars; arranges meetings, conference calls, and video conferences using Outlook and other tools such as MS Teams and Zoom
  • Proofreads and edits documents and reports
  • Assists case management staff and program leadership with administrative duties related to state and Federal grant programs
  • Serves as primary point of contact for office staff, program applicants, and client visitors within the program intake center
  • Coordinates meals for lunch meetings, breakfast meetings, and suppers for staff working after office hours
  • Assists with travel arrangements, meeting arrangements, data entry, correspondence, and document scanning
  • Enters time and expense information into the time entry system for staff when requested
  • Other duties as required
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
  • High school diploma, required; Associate's, preferred
Experience:
  • Two (2) or more years' experience in a professional office environment, preferred
License/Certifications:
    N/A Software:
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, required
    • Familiarity with document retention software, preferred
    Language:
    Bilingual Spanish, preferred
    Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
    • Advanced computer and office equipment skills, including scanners, copiers, printers, binders, projectors, video conferencing equipment, and multi-line telephone system
    • Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
    • Flexibility to work overtime if needed - before or after normal business hours Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
    Hawaii Range:
    $19/hr - $30/hr