Legislative Executive Administrative Assistant
Legislative Executive Administrative Assistant
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$ 32 - 35
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Job Description
Job Description
The Office of Legislative Services (LSO) is a nonpartisan office that provides internal support to the entire legislative branch. LSO provides support in varying ways such as human resource functions finance IT services printing and more! As an internal support office we look for individuals who embody a customer service mindset and demonstrate our values of Respect Innovation Service and Excellence (RISE).
Our LSO Human Resources Finance and Printing office is seeking to fill a Legislative Administrative Assistant position. This nonpartisan position will be located in the House Building and is exempt from executive branch merit service. The incumbent provides comprehensive administrative support including scheduling appointments coordinating meetings planning and managing events seminars and workshops and arranging travel. Responsibilities also include preparing reimbursements maintaining and ordering office supplies reconciling purchasing cards processing accounts payable and performing other financial tasks. Additionally the incumbent provides printing office backup applicant scheduling and coordination and general human resource support as needed.
The incumbent for this position must reside in Utah and have the ability to report inperson to work. This position has remote work options but the incumbent will have a set schedule of inperson and remote workdays. Remote work schedules are subject to change based on business needs. During the annual legislative General Session the incumbent will be required to be inperson (January through March).
Responsibilities
- Providing administrative and clerical support to the human resources and finance teams including preparing correspondence mailing scanning copying compiling electronic documents and maintaining and organizing both written and electronic files.
- Coordinating meetings and events including preparing agendas coordinating logistics arranging facilities and managing invitations and attendance.
- Processing travelrelated tasks including reviewing and submitting travel authorizations processing reimbursements ensuring timely payments and maintaining accurate travel records in accordance with established guidelines.
- Handling financial tasks such as purchasing card reconciliation accounts payable invoicing and preparing financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with established guidelines.
- Coordinating with the executive branch to ensure consistency with financial processes within state systems.
- Supporting recruitment efforts by processing applications scheduling interviews coordinating applicant communication and providing logistical support for recruitment activities across various legislative offices.
- Maintaining office supplies and equipment including ordering inventory management and tracking usage to ensure availability and efficiency.
- Providing backup support for the printing office and document preparation including formatting copying binding and distributing documents as needed.
- Maintaining a professional rapport when interacting with current and prospective employees external partners and the public ensuring courteous and efficient communication.
- Assisting with human resource processes as needed including compiling onboarding materials organizing training sessions and maintaining personnel records.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED
- Proficient with computer and software applications including Microsoft Outlook Word PowerPoint Excel and Adobe AcrobatPro
- 35 years of administrative experience in a professional office setting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to adapt written communication style based on the task
- Superior organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects at one time
- Ability to work in a collaborative group setting
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to be professional courteous and respectful in all interactions regardless of partisan affiliation
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Associates or bachelors degree
- Knowledge of the Utah legislative process
- Prior professional experience in an accounting or human resource office
Supplemental Information
SALARY RANGE: The starting salary for this role will be between $32 to $35 per hour plus comprehensive medical dental leave and retirement benefits. The selected candidates actual starting salary will be commensurate with their education and professional experience.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:Apply online via the Utah Job Opportunities page. (When you click on the posting there is an Apply button in the upper right corner of the screen. Applicants must attach a cover letter and current resume to their application and answer a series of supplemental questions. Failure to attach both a cover letter and resume may result in disqualification. Applications not received through the Utah Job Opportunities application system may not be considered unless prior accommodations are made. If you need any assistance applying for the position please reach out to Jennifer Fife .
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:Employees in this position serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer in an at will status and may be terminated at any time without cause. This is not a career service position. The State of Utah is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age or disability.
Reasonable accommodations provided to known disabilities of individuals in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need special accommodation to complete the application process please contact Jennifer Fife .
Employment Type
Full-Time
