Administrative Specialist

Job Description:

Administrative Specialist

Description

What You'll Be Doing

The Wake County Social and Economic Vitality (SEV) team is seeking a self-starter P-Card Pro with exceptional attention to detail, time management and communication skills to support our hard-working team. Wake County Social and Economic Vitality (SEV) is a long-term investment for community revitalization built on amplifying community voice, stimulating community wellness, promoting educational advancement, expanding economic opportunity, and ultimately reducing poverty in Southeast Raleigh and Eastern Wake County. The Goal of Wake County Social and Economic Vitality is to improve economic workforce development and social opportunities in vulnerable communities through strategic partnerships.

In your new role you will lead the support of a team of 9 and the Crosby Advocacy Group. You will have to maintain calendars, schedule events and programs, make reservations, reconcile p-cards, communicate directly with the community providing written and verbal updates, maintain listserve information and the use of a management system, create promotional materials, and other duties as assigned.

Your efforts and support will help the SEV team more effectively make a positive impact in the community! Apply today and find out how much more rewarding a career with community impact is!

About Our Team

Wake County Social and Economic Vitality (SEV) is a long-term investment for community revitalization built on amplifying community voice, stimulating community wellness, promoting educational advancement, expanding economic opportunity, and ultimately reducing poverty in Southeast Raleigh and Eastern Wake County. The Goal of Wake County Social and Economic Vitality is to improve economic workforce development and social opportunities in vulnerable communities through strategic partnerships. In addition, this role will be providing support to the SEV program as we expand our reach across the county in partnership with the five Health and Human Services Regional Centers.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of administrative/office support experience
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Microsoft Office Suite - expert knowledge
• P-card trained and experience
• Experience using other data management systems
• Strong Administrative support experience including maintaining schedules and calendars, light accounting responsibilities and general office support
• Associate's Degree or Higher

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage P-Card billing
• Team Player
• Desire to help the community

About This Position

Location: Human Services Center Somerset Raleigh, NC 27609

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm

Hiring Range: 22.48 - 26.49

Market Range: 22.48 - 30.51

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 9/28/2024

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Salary:

22.48 - 26.49