Administrative Services Assistant

Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.
Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty. A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We were recently identified as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being. We have also received the Impact Award for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!

Performs a variety of clerical support roles including, but not limited to, document preparation, data entry, scheduling, reception coverage, customer service inquiries for Administrative Services and other duties as assigned.

Starting Wage : $18.71 - $20.97 per hour, depending on experience, full time

Excellent Benefits Plan: Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date
- Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 premium)
- County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans
- County-paid employee life insurance coverage
- County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
- Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings
- Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses
- Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.
- 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
- FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Covers reception areas, assist walk-in customers and respond to or direct telephone inquiries.
• Processes payroll and accounts payable claims for various Administrative Offices.
• Assists in the preparation of agendas and organization of notes and minutes for various Boards, Committees and Administrative Meetings. May include obtaining information from departments and/or outside agencies regarding agenda items. Assembles meeting packets for distribution to the Board.
• Assists in tracking appointment/election terms for positions on Boards and Committees and making proper notifications when positions will be expiring or vacancies occur.
• Assists in the distribution and reconciliation of correspondence, grant documents, contracts, and other communications on behalf of various Administrative Offices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent
2. One (1) year of clerical experience including data entry, Microsoft Office software and customer service.
3. Advanced coursework or training in the use of office software, accounting systems, clerical services, and related areas preferred