ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

at  County of Grey

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL

• Post-secondary education in Office Administration Executive or other comparable training.
• Two years of experience in clerical support, preferably at the administrative assistant level, with the ability to organize the managerial workload.
• Must demonstrate advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, work within data bases, and internet use.
• Must be able to use effective communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills to assist with individual and team tasks and promote the image of the corporation.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and coordination skills; ability to work calmly under pressures of meeting deadlines, and handling multiple duties and competing priorities; analytical and research skills; verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels; ability to deal equitably with a wide variety of people in government and the public.
• Use discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive information.

PURPOSE

The Administrative Assistant is accountable to the Director of Finance for the coordination of departmental administrative and support functions in accordance with the County of Grey policies. This role also provides corporate reception services and is the first contact for all callers who do not utilize the automated telephone system, assists visitors to the County Administration Building and processes Housing tenant rent payments.