Connecticut Department of Administrative Services · 3 days ago
Secretary 2(Office/On-site)
Middletown, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $72K/yr
3+ years expThe Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is seeking a dedicated and experienced Secretary 2 to join their team at the Connecticut Valley Hospital. The role involves performing a full range of secretarial and support functions for executive-level managers, including correspondence, filing, report writing, and office management tasks.
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Responsibilities
Independently perform a full range of secretarial and support functions for executive-level managers and administrative staff
Compose correspondence and memoranda (letters, reports, drafts) while proofreading/editing for grammar, punctuation and spelling
Design and maintain office filing systems; organize and maintain reference materials, keep files and records updated
Compile information from multiple sources and prepare narrative or statistical reports, making judgements as to what items to include
Screen correspondence, records and other documents to determine what requires action
Use office computer software (word, access, excel, outlook), as well as other office equipment, to perform tasks like typing, data management, scheduling appointments, arranging meetings and calendar maintenance, prioritizing workflow and work assignments, often with minimal supervision
Handle multiple assignments with attention to detail and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information ensuring the office operates efficiently
Qualification
Required
Three (3) years of experience above the routine clerk level in office support or secretarial work
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a Secretary 1 or its equivalent
Considerable knowledge of office systems and procedures
Considerable knowledge of proper grammar, punctuation and spelling
Knowledge of business communications
Knowledge of department's/unit's policies and procedures
Knowledge of business math
Skills in interpersonal skills
Skills in oral and written communication
Ability to schedule and prioritize office workflow
Ability to operate office equipment which includes computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment
Ability to operate office suite software
Ability to take notes (shorthand, speedwriting or other method acceptable to the supervisor)
Preferred
Experience in business communication, proofreading, formatting, and editing letters and reports
Experience maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment
Experience assisting in budget monitoring and maintaining purchasing/requisition paperwork
Experience in customer service, front desk reception, or office management
Experience with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and Teams to carry out administrative tasks
Experience with data management, scheduling and prioritizing workflow
Experience taking initiative, problem-solving, and streamlining office procedures
Experience completing multiple assignments with attention to detail that may have conflicting deadlines
Experience compiling and analyzing data from multiple sources into narratives, spreadsheets or statistical reports
Experience providing administrative support during recruitment or other departmental efforts
Benefits
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
Company
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is a government firm that offers business functions to state agencies and municipalities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jenna Lynn Fusco, MS, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner 3 (Director of HR)
Natalie S. Wagner
Director of Strategic Operations and Partnerships
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