Administrative Assistant - Literacy Services
The City of Fond du Lac is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant at the Public Library. This part-time position reports directly to the Literacy Coordinator and performs a variety of high-level clerical duties including bookkeeping, secretarial, and routine and non-routine administrative duties of the Literacy Office. The Administrative Assistant works with a high degree of independence and responsibility. Applicant must be self-directed in order to complete a number of routine procedures on schedule over the course of a month.
Various duties include: assisting the Literacy Coordinator in developing and coordinating activities of Fond du Lac Literacy Services; preparing and disseminating materials related to these activities; maintaining bookkeeping of all transactions and donations received; making contacts for various events and activities via web based and social media platforms; contacting tutors; maintaining database for constituencies related to above activities and preparing mailings.
Responsibilities include: providing administrative support to the Literacy Coordinator that requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment as well as confidentiality; providing office management that includes report writing, setting appointments, make telephone contacts, scheduling and coordinating office volunteers, and other duties as needed.
Requirements include: High school diploma or equivalent. Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, ability to carry out job duties and tasks without close supervision; knowledge of general office procedures; strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work cooperatively and effectively with staff, clients, and volunteers; ability to utilize microcomputers and necessary software and web based tools; ability to keyboard/type at an acceptable level; have accuracy with numbers and data, and be a strong team player; willing to support the mission of Fond du Lac Adult Literacy Services, Inc.; and posses the ability to function well under pressure; and a strong ability to utilize proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Publisher. Evening and weekend hours may be required in this position.