Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Administrative Assistant Entry Level
Position Summary
The Administrative Assistant Entry Level classification is intended for personnel who are beginning their administrative careers or who have limited prior experience in office support roles. Individuals in this position perform basic clerical and administrative functions under close supervision and support higher-level administrative staff and State personnel with routine office tasks.
This position supports the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) at its headquarters in Lanham, Maryland. Temporary Staff provided under this role are employees of the Contractor and will supplement existing Department resources.
Examples of Tasks and Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant Entry Level may perform, but is not limited to, the following duties :
Answering phones, greeting visitors, and directing inquiries to appropriate staffPerforming basic data entry and updating records or logsFiling, scanning, copying, and organizing documents (paper and electronic)Assisting with routine correspondence, such as preparing templates or standard formsSorting and distributing mail and electronic communicationsAssisting with scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars under supervisionPerforming general office support tasks and other related duties as assignedExamples of Equipment and Software Used
Personal computerPhotocopier and scanning equipmentE-Fax systemsMicrosoft Office Suite (basic proficiency in Word and Excel)Google Platform (basic use of Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs)Document management and scanning software, such as DocuShare Community Development (DHCD)Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalentBasic computer skills and familiarity with office softwareAbility to follow instructions and established proceduresStrong attention to detail and willingness to learnEffective verbal and written communication skillsWork Environment
Work will be performed onsite at client's headquarters in Lanham, Maryland, unless otherwise directedThe State will provide normal office working facilities and equipment reasonably necessary for performance