Posted 3 weeks ago

Administrative Assistant II – Community Development

Company: Village of Glen Ellyn
Category: Administrative Support

 Glen Ellyn

Type: Full Time

The Village of Glen Ellyn is seeking qualified candidates to fill a full-time Administrative Assistant position within the Community Development Department. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, performing a variety of responsible, confidential, and complex administrative support and clerical duties. The position supports the planning division with a variety of tasks including typing, filing, and invoicing; the position performs duties such as record keeping, data entry, document research, coordination of meetings and conferences, drafting business correspondence, organizing direct mailings, website updates, and working on special projects. Performs other duties as assigned.  Position reports directly to the Community Development Director. Qualification requirements:

  • Qualified candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent; BA/BS degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience or specialized training in an administrative support function or professional office environment; previous experience in a local government setting is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with tact and professionalism under various conditions. Must be detail-oriented and highly organized; ideal candidates are self-starters with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent typing skills, the ability to effectively operate customary office equipment, including computers and related software, such as Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Windows-based programs; previous experience with an electronic records management/archival system is a plus.
  • The position also requires individuals capable of completing basic mathematical calculations.