Administrative Specialist II - Health and Human Services - R20172

Administrative Specialist

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Are you a clerical guru with exceptional customer service and a keen eye for detail? Our Health and Human Services department is currently seeking an Administrative Specialist who would be responsible for providing general office support work, processing and internal financial related duties.

This position starts out paying $21.85 / hr, benefits start within 60 days of hire, and there are countless opportunities for both growth and development! Apply today and know your career makes a difference for all of Sarasota County.

About The Position

In this role you will...

• Provide professional administrative support to the Human Services Manager and as needed, the System Coordination Team and Contract Supervisor
• Manage calendars, schedules appointments, coordinates travel arrangements, and processes reimbursements
• Handle office coordination tasks, including equipment, IT / hardware issues, email monitoring, minor correspondence, bank deposits, and timesheet verification
• Assist with staff meetings, document proofreading / editing, research, data entry, and software / technical support for HS staff
• Represent Human Services in meetings as requested and provides front-desk support to greet and assist the public
• Respond to calls, visitors, advisory council members, and employees with a professional and helpful demeanor
• Maintain strong knowledge of software applications (Microsoft Suite, eGenda) and provides technical support to HS staff
• Provide primary or backup administrative support for multiple Human Services Councils, Boards, and Workgroups
• Prepare meeting materials, maintains electronic files, records audio, completes meeting summaries, and manages presentation equipment
• Assist system coordinators and contract staff with data entry, travel, scheduling, and report preparation for grants and mandated programs

Work Hours : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.

About You

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred "BONUS" Qualifications :

Starting Pay : $21.85 - $22.50 / hour, based on experience

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and / or in-person interview(s). If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day : I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. If your position requires a Florida Driver's License, this must be one of your documents. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation.