Administrative Coordinator

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of administrative, payroll, and technical duties in the support of management and staff. Reports to assigned supervisor.

Performs administrative support work such as word processing, data entry and retrieval, and creating and or drafting spreadsheets, forms, documents and correspondence; extracts data and creates reports, and functions that may require interpretation and judgment in determining the appropriate processes to be used; and reviews forms, contracts, data and other information to ensure accuracy and conformance to established procedures and policies.

Enters personnel actions to effect changes in employee status such as pay increases, transfers, promotions, Family Medical Leave (FMLA) leave, leave of absences, and terminations; computes salary changes or adjustments and retroactive pay according to established policies and procedures; enters payroll into the computerized system in accordance with established procedures and deadlines.

May serve as a liaison or point of contact for management, department, external agencies etc.; interacts with the public and others outside the work unit to obtain and provide information and assistance in a variety of circumstances; may screen and respond to inquiries and complaints, or take and or route messages; maintains calendars and schedules, coordinates meetings, and makes travel arrangements etc.;

make conduct simple presentations; and may manage credit card administration, financial invoices and requisitions, petty cash and bank deposits.

Performs research and evaluations;may assists with departmental human resource functions such as scheduling candidate interviews, preparing selection packages, training etc.; provides information on policies and procedures; and performs other similar types of administrative support activities.

Performs other related work as required. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.

Has general knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing personnel administration. Has general knowledge of general office practices, methods and procedures used by the city. Has some knowledge of ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional standards and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. Is skilled in the use of common office equipment, spreadsheets and file maintenance programs.

Is able to prepare and maintain accurate personnel records. Is able to explain personnel matters to city employees. Is able to make routine administrative decisions independently in accordance with laws, regulations and city policies and procedures. Is able to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines to resolve problems and questions. Is able to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.

Is able to exercise tact and discretion in handling confidential personnel information. Is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate corrective action to correct any quality of deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality of communication and interacts within departments and division, and with co-workers and the general public.

Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under Essential Job Functions.

Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, city policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attends work regularly and adheres to city policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off…