Assistant office manager Jobs in Detroit, MI

Salary : $43,294.00 Annually

Location : Dearborn 48126, MI

Job Type : Full time

Job Number : 04147

Department : Economic Development

Opening Date : 04 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 4 / 28 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

The City currently has openings in the Economic Development Department. Once on the eligible list, you may be considered for future vacancies in this classification city-wide.

This position is responsible for performing a variety of standard clerical and administrative tasks in support of an assigned department. Responsibilities may include preparing documents; performing standard office tasks; and providing customer service. May supervise and / or lead part-time staff. May handle confidential information.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Prepares and provides documents related to an assigned area, including but not limited to : preparing financial transactions, contracts, and work orders; generating reports; and / or preparing related documents.
• Performs standard office tasks, including but not limited to : answering phones; filing; reviewing information for accuracy; updating documents; handling mail; performing data entry; compiling information and agendas; and / or maintaining department materials.
• Creates schedules for an assigned area, including : reviewing and approving staff time cards; prioritizing and assigning work; maintaining calendars; creating meeting schedules; and performing related tasks.
• Reviews and / or reconciles financial and related documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews and verifies program related information; tracks and identifies information based on defined procedures.
• Provides customer service, including but not limited to : responding to various customer issues and inquiries; describing programs to customers or vendors; providing required documents to customers; and / or directing customer questions to appropriate staff.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE :

SKILLS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Positions in this class typically require : reaching, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Some positions may require occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING / LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING :

Associate's degree; or, High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and 2 years of related experience; or, all required certification(s); or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

POST OFFER REQUIREMENTS :

Satisfactory completion of criminal history, background check and a drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.

Paid Time Off - 21 days / year as accrued

Holidays - 15 days / year

Defined Contribution (401a) plan - 20% vesting per year

Long term disability insurance

Life insurance at one times base pay

Health Insurance (80% City / 20% Employee cost sharing, or cash waiver)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Medical Savings Account - vesting after 5 years for City contributions

Supplemental life insurance coverage and other benefits options as provided by the cafeteria flexible benefits plan