Senior Administrative Assistant [221004]

Department: Health Department Date Posted: 04/06/26

[221004]

Salary: Starting at $25.85 /hr

Type of Regular Full-Time  Regular Part-Time  Part-Time  Temporary/On-call 

Employment:

WHERE TO APPLY:

1) If a current employee: Sign into “County Connect” https://saginawcounty.sharepoint.com/sites/CountyConnect and

under the “Employee Resources” tab, select “Job Postings.” Click the “Select One” button and utilize the dropdown

selection to choose the posting. Click “Apply” and complete the electronic application.

2) Scan the QR code

3) Select “Apply Online” at Saginaw County Job Postings;

4) Complete a “Printable Application” and return by:

• Mail: Personnel Division of the Administrator’s Office

Saginaw County Governmental Center

111 South Michigan, Saginaw, Michigan, 48602

• Fax: 989-790-5566

Deadline to Apply: April 13, 2026

Saginaw County is a drug-free workplace as such individuals must successfully pass a pre-employment

drug screen (marijuana is included) and pre-employment physical.

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General Definition of Work:

Performs difficult skilled technical work assisting the Health Department with administrative and clerical tasks,

coordinating and attending meetings and transcribing meeting minutes; preparing, processing and completing required

reports and documents; processing payroll and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the

limited supervision of the assigned supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• Provides administrative assistance to the Health Department, prepares and composes correspondence, reports,

contracts, and policies

• Coordinates and attends meetings; transcribes minutes; prepares meeting agendas and materials; facilitates

communication between the department, Board members, and the Board of Commissioners.

• Assists the general public by phone, email, and in person; directs inquiries to the appropriate resource as needed.
• Maintains department job descriptions, job postings, seniority lists, and departmental contracts.
• Processes payroll operations for the department; monitors and maintains time records; reviews union contracts to

the department; provides new hire orientation to staff and ensures proper employee departure.

• Assists Health Promotions Coordinator with outreach and marketing materials for programs.
• Coordinates state public health accreditation review process; reviews and modifies revisions; updates policies;

creates a plan of organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associates/Technical degree in business administration, public health, or related field

Experience: Considerable (three (3) years or more) experience assisting with and coordinating administrative operations

within a government or healthcare setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

✓ Valid driver’s license in the State of Michigan

✓ Incident command certification upon hire

Perks of Working for Saginaw County

Saginaw County provides a comprehensive benefits package to its eligible employees.

Health/Dental/Vision; Defined Contribution (401a) qualified retirement plan with employer contribution, if employee puts money into

a 457 account the County will match up to 2%; Short-Term Disability insurance; Health Care Savings Plan to cover expenses in

retirement, with employer contributions; County paid life insurance; 14 paid holidays per year, accrue up to 72 hours of Earned Sick

Time in a fiscal year, accrue PTO; employee perks program to help with discounts; discount at the YMCA of Saginaw; and competitive

wages.