Administrative Assistant - City Clerk's Office

JOB LOCATION 15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado  City of Aurora, Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision.

Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:
Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation work spaces PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Salary to be commensurate with experience The hiring range for this position is: $19.20 - $24.00/hourly The deadline to submit applications is August 17, 2026.

Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT The City Clerk’s Office is committed to providing excellent customer service to our diverse community through communication, trust, professionalism, respect and accountability.

Under the general direction of the City Clerk and under the supervision of the Deputy City Clerk, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for a variety of complex clerical and public contact duties and provides routine administrative support for the City Clerk Division of the General Management Department. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Staff reception desk daily to greet customers and provide in-person customer service;

in addition, respond to inquiries from the general public and all levels of city staff via phone, email, and mail correspondence Provides complex clerical support for the Council agenda process Contacts and schedules ministers for the invocations Council meeting preparation, set up and disassembly Assists with various election-related functions Prepares, reviews, proofs, processes, and monitors documents including correspondence, reports, statistical data, documents, manuals, legal notices, publications and recordings Maintains a variety of filing and record-keeping systems and maintains computerized databases Prepares records and reports on work unit activities Maintains computerized databases Performs additional duties as assigned This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Experience: At least one (1) year of general clerical and customer service experience including experience using personal computers and related software applications.
Knowledge: Knowledge of basic office practices and procedures Business English and math Personal computers and word processing software applications General office equipment Skills: The use of personal computers including related software, including simple spreadsheet, database design, and work processing software applications Effectively and efficiently keys information using a keyboard Strong interpersonal skills Abilities: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, and elected officials Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Effectively manage multiple projects with deadlines and prioritize work WORKING CONDITIONS Essential Personnel: When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands: Light physical work lifting at least 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds with or without assistance Occasional lifting or carrying of objects Occasional walking and standing Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment Clear vision to read computer screens, reports, and related department documents Dexterity to operate computer keyboards and other related office equipment Frequent speech…