Job Information
CITY OF SOUTH BEND Director of Special Projects (Executive Assistant) in South Bend, Indiana
Title
Director of Special Projects (Executive Assistant)
Open Date
11/22/2024
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Bargaining / Non-Bargaining
Non-Bargaining
Division
City Clerk's Office
Location
City Clerk's Office
Reports To
City Clerk
Schedule
40 hours a week
Pay Rate
Position Salary Range for Posting: $40,000 to 45,000
Description
Salary Range: $40,000 to $45,966 annually
POSITION SUMMARY:The Executive Assistant and Director of Special Projects serves as the primary point of contact of internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Clerks office. This individual will provide executive administrative support for the City Clerk while exercising a high degree of discretion.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Not applicable.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned asreasonably expected.
- Manages opening and closing procedures of City Clerk and Council Common offices from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; varied hours depending on after hour meeting schedule.
- Attends all City Council and Committee meetings, on and off-site, and transcribes minutes, ensuring consistent format and accuracy of content.
- Sets up recording equipment at Council and Committee meetings.
- Provides administrative support for City Council, Council Attorney, and Clerk including composing correspondence, preparing reports and presentations, drafting of legal documents, etc.
- Prepares resolutions, commendations, staff reports and meeting minutes.
- Review, distribute, and follow through on all income office communications.
- Filing and information management.
- Greets and assists the public.
- Completes special projects and duties assigned by City Clerk and Common Council.
- Serves as a back up to Chief Deputy/Chief of Staff.
- Coordinate office equipment needs, purchases and maintenance.
- Provides additional support and assistance in the efficient and effective delivery of city services through the clerks/council offices.
NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:Answers phones, assists customers, printing needs and performs other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The Office must be open at 8:00am to perform the essential duties of the role. The Office of the City does not have a remote work from home policy which requires this position duties and responsibilities to be executed in person. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.