Executive Assistant to the Director, Administrative Professional 4

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) hasthe declared mission to provide opportunities and resources for our veteran community through advocacy collaboration and partnerships. Founded in 2008 ODVS serves those who served through a variety of programs events resources and outreach efforts that honor veterans and connect them and their loved ones to well-earned benefits.

The Department of Veterans Services in under the direction of Major General (U.S. Army Ret.) John C. Harris Jr. Appointed by Governor Mike DeWine Director Harris serves as a member of the Governors Cabinet and leads statewide efforts to support Ohios nearly 700000 veterans and their families.

30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. secretarial/administrative professional field.

-Or completion of associate core coursework in secretarial science or business office applications from accredited career school or community college; 12 mos. secretarial/administrative professional field.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Administrative Professional 216872.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Administrative Support/Services Computer Literacy Operational and Administrative Support Public Relations. Veteran Services Attention to Detail Establishing Relationships Managing Meeting Responsiveness Strategic Thinking

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Were seeking a highly organized creative and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services. This person will be responsible for managing daily activities and schedules strengthening stakeholder relationships and more. This is a dynamic role for someone who thrives at the intersection of organization communication and creativity.

• Manage and organize the Directors inbox including folders prioritization and timely responses.
• Monitor communications to ensure critical emails requests and opportunities are addressed promptly.
• Coordinate executive-level meetings scheduling outreach planning and follow-up.
• Support relationship stewardship with all levels of stakeholders government and community leaders with diplomacy and professionalism.
• Prepare official documents presentations and briefing materials for meetings and events.
• Create agendas capture meeting notes and manage follow-ups to ensure execution.
• Handle scheduling for internal and external meetings ensuring efficiency and alignment with priorities.
• Support expense management travel arrangements for the Director.
• All other duties as assigned. Travel required.

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant. New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sexual orientation national origin ancestry age sex gender identity or expression mental or physical disability genetic information veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.