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Lorain Public Library System
Administrative 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.
$41,820 / year median in Ohio
-5% projected decline
Job Description
The Administrative Assistant ensures that the public and the Library system are served efficiently through the Chief Fiscal Officer. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Fiscal Operations Acts as an administrative liaison between the Fiscal office and Facilities, Technology, and Operations departments. Enters requisitions, tracks expenditures and provides reports. May prepare spreadsheets for budgets, grants or contracts, including tracking and maintaining expenditures and reconciling accounts. Prepares financial reports using on-line financial systems. Coordinates with Fiscal Office to develop and improve work processes. May assist with payroll, purchasing, and other accounting processes. Building Management Administers the work order system, FacilityDude, and trains staff on its use. Processes purchase orders and supports procurement activities for Facilities and Technology departments. Reviews and reconciles invoices to ensure accuracy and alignment with purchase orders. Oversees annual blanket contract administration and ensures proper funding accounts are charged for services in Facilities and Technology departments. Contracts & Negotiations Actively seeks out opportunities to improve business and operational processes/procedures. Project Management Operates a postage machine and ensures it is properly set up, calibrated, and regularly maintained for daily mail processing. Monitor and replenish postage funds and ensure budget compliance. Applies project management practices to plan, track, and support successful execution of organizational initiatives. Records Management Maintains organized internal office files, Board records, meeting minutes, and schedules in accordance with the Library's records retention policy. Performs other duties as assigned.