Administrative Assistant

Join the City of Cedar Rapids as an Administrative Assistant in the Construction Engineering division. This position provides a wide range of administrative and clerical support while serving as the primary point of contact for the department, helping ensure efficient daily operations and high-quality service to internal and external customers.

About our Organization
At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds, and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.

About this Opportunity
Provides a variety of administrative/clerical duties for designated department.

The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as primary initial contact for assigned department.
• Answers department telephone calls, receives and greets visitors to the department, and provides information to or refers callers and visitors to other appropriate departments or City personnel.
• Maintains calendars and coordinates and schedules meetings as directed.
• Prepares correspondences, reports, lists, and other documents as instructed and requested by other designated office personnel.
• Performs data entry in assigned software programs.
• Coordinates and transcribes minutes for staff and various meetings. Organizes and manages multiple filing systems.
• Copies, packages, and distributes a variety of written materials as requested by other designated office personnel.
• Gathers, assembles, updates, distributes, and/or files a variety of information, forms, records, and data.
• Requisitions supplies and materials for the department as requested in accordance to Purchasing Services regulations.
• Receives and processes receipts and invoices.
• Processes and distributes mail.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Associates degree in a related field and
• One (1) to three (3) years’ experience of clerical or administrative experience or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
The City of Cedar Rapids is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All job applicants will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).

Applicants with Disabilities
We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with the City of Cedar Rapids. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, contact the City’s Human Resources department by phone at 319-286-5000 or by email at [email protected].

We offer benefits and beyond for our employees and their families!

Multiple health insurance plans administered by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield with low employee premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance (view our benefits summaries for more information: Choice Plan and Traditional Plan

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• Expansive Wellness Program and low cost onsite exercise facilities
• Dental Insurance with Delta Dental of Iowa
• 100% city paid basic life insurance
• Other voluntary benefits offered including vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• IPERS Retirement – Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, with contributions of 6.29% employee/ 9.44% City (IPERS)
• Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457) retirement programs
• Generous paid time off AND 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave program with 4 weeks of paid time off
• Annual salary increases, AND an annual across-the-board increase (determined by available budget)
• Longevity Pay for years of service
• Educational assistance up to $3,000 per year
• A culture that is supportive and committed to professional development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – Employees may qualify for the PSLF program which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer.