Executive Assistant To The Director

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR Date: Jul 15, 2024 Req ID: 41615 Location: White Hall, AR, US, 71602 Category: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION Anticipated Starting Salary: $40,340.00 Position Number: 22087216 County: Jefferson Posting End Date: 7/29/2024 Anticipated Starting Salary: $40,340.00 Location: White Hall Board of Corrections - White Hall The mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders. All DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Secretarial Directive governing Personnel Drug Testing. Medical marijuana usage, as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution, prohibits Personnel in a Safety-Sensitive Position from the use of medical marijuana even if they are qualifying patient under the amendment and/or hold a registry identification card. Department Personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law. Position InformationClass Code: C010CGrade: GS07FLSA Status: EXEMPTSalary Range: $40,340.00 - $58,493.00SummaryThe Executive Assistant to the Secretary is responsible for office management of a professional services operation. This position is governed by state and federal laws and department policy.FunctionsProvides general supervision of the work of administrative support staff by prioritizing work assignments, establishing deadlines, and reviewing the work performed to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with established policies. Maintains daily schedule for director, reviews incoming correspondence, and prepares responses when necessary. Develops and implements office procedures necessary to meet department objectives. Schedules and organizes meetings, prepares agenda, and may take minutes for meetings. Organizes, arranges, and attends when necessary, conferences and seminars related to department objectives. Coordinates office activities with directors and other professional staff, monitors office activities and work flow, and makes periodic reports to supervisors. Prepares statistical and financial reports relative to the operation of the professional services office and submits to department officials. Compiles and maintains administrative information and records, such as budget, purchasing, and accounting. Orders office supplies and invoices contracts. Maintains office supply inventory, orders office supplies, and invoices contracts. Performs other duties as assigned.DimensionsNoneKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of supervisory practices and procedures. Knowledge of the operation of a professional services office. Knowledge of administrative and office management. Ability to supervise a medium-sized administrative support staff. Ability to develop and implement office policies and procedures. Ability to prepare financial and statistical reports. Skill in Microsoft Office.Minimum QualificationsThe formal education equivalent of an bachelor’s degree in business administration, office administration, communications, public relations, or a related field, plus two years of experience in office or program administration, public relations, or a related field, including one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Additional requirements determined by the department for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.LicensesNoneThe State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Nearest Major Market:Little RockNearest Secondary Market:Pine Bluff