Administrative Assistant

THE POSITION

The Administrative Assistant 1 position with the Department of Labor & Industry offers the opportunity to provide administrative support to the Director’s Office and the Bureau of Workforce Development Administration (BWDA) by coordinating day-to-day activities and supporting program delivery. Key duties include researching and analyzing administrative operations, preparing reports and recommendations, developing work standards, and creating documents and training materials for use by Bureau staff, the Department, and partner agencies.

The role also assists with special projects, supports meetings and communications, and performs liaison and public relations functions. This is a great opportunity to support a mission that helps communities across the Commonwealth.

This position provides essential administrative support to help the bureau operate smoothly and stay coordinated with staff and partners. It plays a key role in organizing information, supporting activities, and ensuring efficient daily operations. As an Administrative Assistant 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Administrative Support:
  Provide assistance with daily office operations and manage routine administrative tasks
• Meeting Coordination:
  Arrange schedules, prepare materials, and document discussions to support organized meetings
• Communication Assistance:
  Draft and review written materials for internal and external audiences
• Training Support:
  Coordinate logistics and prepare materials for training sessions and presentations
• Record Management:
  Maintain files, documents, and centralized records for accurate and accessible information

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:
  
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college or university; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• This position requires federally compliant identification such as a U.S. Passport, REAL , or Military  the time of conditional job offer.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

EEO / Diversity Statement

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer. The information in this description is for job posting purposes only and is not a contract or guarantee of employment.