Administrative Assistant

Role: Administrative Assistant
Location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid)
Duration: 7+ Month

Phone and in-person Interview

Job Descriptions:
The Administrave Assistant will split me between the Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention on (DTIP) and the Division of Chronic Disease, Primary Care and Rural Health (CDPCRH). The DTIP is responsible for the development, Implementation, and oversight of a comprehensive statewide trauma care system that prevents injuries, saves lives and improves the care and outcomes of trauma Patients. The CDPCRH Division is responsible for the execution of appropriate strategies to improve the health and well-being of Hoosiers, by way of chronic disease prevention and treatment, improvement of primary care practices and evidence based rural health practices. The purpose of this AA position is to provide Administrave support to the Division Directors and various managers and programs in the DTIP and the CDPCRH Division, which includes independent work on special projects to support the smooth, efficient operations of each division.

KEY FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a wide range of Administrave assistance to two divisions.
• Act as liaison between program or department administration, state agencies, and interested pares.
• Research and prepares various reports for supervisors, as applicable.
• Prepare and process correspondence and verbally communicate with the public or other agency representatives. Directs incoming correspondence to the appropriate individual.
• Expedite paperwork through proper channels.
• Electronically reserve vehicles and meeting rooms.
• Make out-of-state travel arrangements, including transportation, hotel reservations, and registration and input these travel arrangements into the State of Indiana PeopleSo6 system.
• Assist other staff with expense reporting.
• Provide arrangements for new employees by ordering name plates, laptops, etc.
• Review/distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
• Assist on special projects such as the J1 Visa Waiver program for CDPCRH.
• Obtain necessary approvals if needed, for documents like le
• Coordinates clerical and Administrave functions
• Other dues as assigned.
• Travel to service locations as assigned (minimal)
• MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 3 years full me experience performing Administrave support,
  • Bookkeeping, office management, or related experience.
  • Related certificaons and coursework may be considered for education or experience.
  • Upon entering the role, individuals must have or obtain the following requirements:
  • General knowledge of office Administrave functions, theories, and principles
  • Working knowledge of research techniques and report composition
  • Working knowledge of functions of other departments and agencies and their impact on the department
  • Learn and utilize agency and state government system applications
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and proofreading skills
  • Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and multask
  • Ability to use Microso6Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint,Outlook)
  • Ability to analyze procedures and policies and writes procedural manuals to recommend improvements
  • Ability to coordinate the work of the section staff
  • Ability to maintain cooperative work relationships
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff and various key stakeholders.
  • Detail-oriented and self-movated.
  Relevant Information:
  • This is a hybrid position in a standard office environment that will require the candidate to report to the IDOH office in downtown Indianapolis 3 days per week, with the option of working remotely 2 days per week.
  • Laptop and reimbursement for job-related travel provided (as necessary).
  DIFFICULTY OF WORK:
  • Incumbent exercises extensive judgment to adapt agency administrative goals and procedures to handle complex and significant variables which are unique to the situation and agency/programs involved.
  RESPONSIBILITY
  • Incumbent makes recommendations on policy revisions and administrative procedures of the agency. Incumbent works independently to implement recommended changes as long as general agency objectives and boundaries are maintained. Incumbent's work is reviewed for attainment of general administrative effectiveness.
  PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS
  • Incumbent works with a wide range of agency staff and administrators as well as representatives of other agencies and the general public to explain and interpret policy and procedure to ensure cooperation and coordination.
  Required Skills:
  • High school diploma.
  • 3 years full time experience performing administrative support, bookkeeping, office management, or related experience.
  • Prior working experience with MS Office including outlook, word, excel, Teams.
  • Ability to draft email and written correspondence using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Strong attention to detail with ability to maintain data entry accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • College or certificate level administrative assistant or secretarial coursework.
  • Prior working experience scheduling travel arrangements and maintaining calendars.
  • Prior experience with People Soft