Associate Administrative Assistant - Social Services

## Associate Administrative Assistant - Social Services Apply:
Anoka, MN:
Anoka County Government Center:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
R6800

Job Posting End Date:
September 21, 2026 at 11:59pm CSTHiring range: $45,177 to $60,964 ($21.72 to $29.31 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.
Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work - life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays in your first year.
In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59 p.m. on 09/21/2026 in order to be considered.
** Position Description
** Anoka County Community Social Services and Behavioral Health is committed to meeting people’s needs through quality services. The department has an immediate opening for an Associate Administrative Assistant who will perform various duties. In this position, you’ll provide centralized control and management for the department’s operational and secretarial needs. Some of the critical responsibilities include general office management, such as record keeping, data entry, purchasing and financial activities, clerical and secretarial support, and coordinating special projects.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place in the week of September 28, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
** Pay & Benefits
*** Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 26: $45,177 to $60,964 ($21.72 to $29.31 per hour).
* 24-days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
* Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at  https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
* Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
* Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
* Advancement/professional development opportunities.
** Work Location
*** This position will work on-site at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303.
* Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
** Job Duties and Responsibilities*
* * These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Associate Administrative Assistant.
** Provide clerical and secretarial support for the department and troubleshoot basic issues related to department administration.
* Deliver excellent customer service while answering phones, providing front desk support, assisting walk-in guests, and reserving facilities.
* Coordinate routine office management and operations, including purchasing and financial activities.
* Create and edit fill in the blank forms in both Word and Adobe, merge letters, Excel reports, and PowerPoint presentations as directed. Enter data into systems as needed.
* Act as a liaison and point of contact for the department as assigned.
** Qualifications and Requirements:
**** Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
*** Requires a high school diploma.
** Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
*** Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Teams.
* Experience working with SharePoint or Civic Plus.
* Experience working with ADA Compliance and WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Compliance) for documents.
* Experience working in a mental health environment.
* Strong written and verbal communication…