Administrative Assistant

Description We are offering a contract for a permanent position as an Administrative Assistant in the public sector, based in Charleston, South Carolina. This role will primarily focus on providing administrative support to the director of the department, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, and tracking the department's budget. Responsibilities: - Efficiently manage the Director's schedule and coordinate meetings. - Handle incoming calls and emails, directing them to the appropriate personnel as necessary. - Maintain an organized filing system for projects, customer assistance requests, and other departmental records. - Accurately process and maintain records, presentations, and report documents. - Collaborate with other public agencies, municipalities, contractors, engineers, and regulatory agencies as required. - Assist with the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. - Monitor the budget for the wastewater department and provide assistance in budget preparation. - Maintain records of staff certifications and continuing education, and coordinate staff training as required. Requirements - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook - Experience in handling both inbound and outbound calls - Excellent customer service skills - Ability to perform data entry tasks with high level of accuracy - Comfortable in answering inbound calls in a detail oriented manner - Excellent written communication skills, particularly for email correspondence - Experience in scheduling appointments and managing calendars - Knowledge of government administrative procedures and systems - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Strong organizational and multitasking abilities Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .