Administrative Assistant to Majority Leader

Job Description

Administrative Assistant to the Majority Leader. Applicants should follow directions in the "To Apply" section to be considered.

• Coordinates a timely response to inquiries and requests from constituents including phone calls, letters, and e-mails.
• Crafts timely and informed responses to correspondence with input from Majority Leader’s team members.
• Prioritizes time sensitive items that require the Majority Leader’s immediate attention.

• Oversees the intake of requests for meetings with the Majority Leader and facilitates the scheduling of meetings.
• Creates and maintains an up-to-date electronic calendar for the Majority Leader.
• Communicates with meeting attendees via email, by phone, or in person if any changes in the schedule need to occur.

• Manages the input and updating of a bill tracking document for the Majority Leader to review daily.
• Tracks the progress of legislation as it moves through the legislative process and has a working knowledge of the key legislative issues of each session.
• Works with caucus staff and members to help plan weekly debate schedules.

• Oversees the intake and electronic tracking of requests for resolutions.
• Presents for approval all resolutions to the Majority Leader.
• Delivers drafted resolutions ensuring they are “laid over” for House floor action, members are ready for the resolution’s reading, and all parties have approved of an appropriate schedule for the resolution presentation.

• Acts as the face of the Majority Leader’s office by greeting anyone who stops into the office, whether it be visitors, constituents, lobbyists, or elected officials.
• Takes messages upon request for the Majority Leader or other office staff when they are out of the office or otherwise engaged.

• Demonstrates knowledge of rules and floor operations of the Iowa House of Representatives.
• Maintains exemplary customer service with Representatives, Senators, coworkers and the public.
• Assists the Majority Leader in efforts to make this office a resource to the members that they understand is always open and available to assist them.
• Available to help where and when needed, with a flexible schedule that includes partial compensatory time. Works closely with staff to operate an efficient office that assists the Majority Leader to fulfill the duties of office.

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

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• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred from an accredited university or college with a major in Political Science, Public Administration, Business, Economics, or related program preferred.
• Previous professional employment in the public sector; state, county or local government preferred or related experience providing political campaign support.
• Working towards a BA/BS degree with commensurate work experience of two years or more.

• Valid Iowa Driver’s license.

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