Administrative Assistant II - Communications

The Administrative Assistant II performs administrative and technical work in support of Williams County Communications and Community Engagement.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Delivers professional customer service by answering phones, emails, and assisting in-person visitors; provides information and routes communication and calls appropriately
• Performs technical setup and operation of computers, audio, and streaming systems for Board of County Commission meetings and others as assigned; attends meetings and prepares in advance to ensure all systems function properly
• Administers the agenda and meeting system (iCompass), providing user support, organizing and maintaining content, and ensuring meeting documents are accurate and properly published
• Creates, edits, and updates communications materials, including graphics, posters, flyers, and slideshow presentations
• Provides administrative support for Williams County grant programs, including intake of applications, verification of required materials, follow-up with applicants, maintaining organized records and tracking systems, and monitoring timelines
• Supports the Parks Department by managing calls, assisting with campsite reservations and basic financial transactions, and providing general information
• Coordinates meeting room reservations and logistics; prepares rooms for use and provides support with setup, access arrangements, and other accommodations
• Provides basic website support, including updating content and ensuring information is accurate
• Prepares, reviews, and edits a variety of correspondence, reports, and documents
• Assists with special events and programs as assigned, such as staff photos and community engagement events
• Performs general administrative duties such as filing, data entry, operating office equipment, and conducting basic research
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code

• High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of administrative or clerical experience in an office setting;
  OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

• Required to attend meetings outside of regular work hours

Starting salary ranges from $24.00 to $28.00/hour depending on experience and training.

Williams County provides generous benefits to full-time regular employees, paid sick and vacation leave, fully paid health/dental/vision benefit plan for employees and dependents, term life insurance of $25,000, 100% contribution toward retirement benefits through the ND Public Employees Retirement System, and 12 paid holidays each year.

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All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and reference review.