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Admin Assistant 2, Welfare Square Salt Lake UT, Deseret Industries
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Assistant assists with identifying and arranging community services for clients. Works with social workers and other human services professionals. Helps with rehabilitation for people with disabilities or those in recovery, or coordinates home care services for the elderly; may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis.
$43,938 / year median in Utah
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2 years administrative or related experience
- Solid administrative support working knowledge Key Skills include the ability to:
- Communicate professionally in writing and verbally.
- Utilize Microsoft Office and other software at an intermediate level to schedule appointments, create and perform analysis on spreadsheets, prepare presentations, take notes and minutes, and create and update word documents.
- Operate and maintain standard office equipment.
- Problem solve and resolve moderately complex conflict and problems through sound decision making
- Organize and prioritize work and needs
- Understand and follow instructions.
- Interact and work with others in a productive and professional way.
- Work with discretion, confidentiality, and integrity
- To successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time, moving about the office to deliver mail and other items, and using computer monitors/equipment. Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Compiling data/information, usually from a variety of sources, to prepare memos, documents, reports, spreadsheets (including charts and graphs), and presentations using a wide range of software and platforms.
- Performing research, analyzing information, and making recommendations based on findings
- Taking meeting minutes and managing meeting documentation
- Using computer apps and software to schedule meetings and appointments and maintain calendars.
- Making travel arrangements
- Supporting projects, programs, or processes
- Answering moderately complex telephone and email requests
- Assisting with p card reconciliation and other basic budget activities
- Assisting lower level employees through training and/or mentorship