Executive Assistant Jobs

Job Posting Title

Executive Assistant

Agency

296 ETHICS COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization

Ethics Commission

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Salary $35,000 - $42,000

Position Summary

The Executive Assistant is a full-time position that provides high level administrative support to the Oklahoma Ethics Commission. General duties include maintaining and organizing critical paper and digital records of the Commission, act as clerk for administrative hearings and public meetings, providing reception services, coordinating meetings, preparing correspondence and other designated duties.

About The Agency

The 5 member Ethics Commission has broad powers to establish rules for the ethical conduct of campaigns and of the public actions of state officials and employees. The voters of Oklahoma overwhelmingly approved SQ 627 adding Article 29 to the Oklahoma Constitution. This establishes the Commission’s function as a core government function and protects its continuity as a governmental entity.

The Ethics Commission Staff is located on the ground floor of the State Capitol Building.

Duties

• THE GUARDIAN SYSTEM (software reporting system).
• COMMISSION MEETINGS. The clerk compiles packets of materials for Commissioners for regular and special meetings; reserves meeting room; coordinates with Secretary of State for meeting notices, provides notices of the Agenda for each meeting to the general public and maintains the official agency file for each meeting. At the meeting the clerk prepares the room for the meeting, participates in the meeting by calling and recording the votes of
• Executive Assistant to Executive Director, General Counsel, Senior Compliance Officer, and Compliance Officers: includes being first point of contact for phone calls and emails to the Commission, maintaining contacts journal, directing these contacts to appropriate staff person, and assisting with correspondence and scheduling.
• Open Records Clerk. Coordinate Open Records Requests and provide responses to requests.
• Docket Clerk for ALJ Hearings, assists with maintaining files, and preparation of legal documents as instructed by General Counsel and/or Senior Compliance Officer. (Correspondence, pleadings, exhibits, etc.).
• AGENCY RECORDS. Organizes and maintains paper and electronic files for the agency in accordance with agency procedures. Archives documents as necessary in accordance with archives policy.
• Greets all incoming visitors. Maintains robust office digital calendar. Manages mail distribution.
• Assist users with accessing the System by unlocking accounts when needed, providing usernames, and resetting passwords. (2) Download reports as they are filed and provide to Compliance Officers for review. (3) Coordinate hearing requests and fee payments with compliance officers. (4) Upload documents as required.

Commissioner’s on motions and drafts the minutes for meetings at the conclusion of each Commission meeting.

• OFFICE TASKS. Monitors and organizes supplies and notifies Compliance Officer in charge of purchasing, when supplies are necessary and coordinates with staff for purchase of supplies. Maintains inventory files , adds items, and coordinates disposal of surplus items as necessary.
• *PROCEDURES. Creates and maintains procedures for Executive Assistant tasks and provides to Senior Compliance Officer quarterly.

Receives, posts, and forwards agency mail, faxes, and emails in the [email protected] email and arranges for agency mailings as necessary.

• CONTINUING EDUCATION SUPPORT. Coordinate program dates and times for continuing education programs with the OEC Staff, schedule rooms, IT assistance and update flyers, if needed. Collect payment and maintain/monitor invoices, Send announcements, reminders and confirmation emails to public and/or attendees.
• BACKUP AND CROSS TRAINING. Backup the Compliance Officers and train Compliance Officers on Executive Assistant responsibilities.
• MISCELLANEOUS. Other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Competencies Required

• Problem solving skills.
• Proficient in written business communications and correspondence, office methods and computer operations.
• Excellent communication skills with a diverse culture.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Publisher. Computer skills test required.
• Present a professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Be a self-starter and a team player in a sometimes fast paced environment.
• Ability to handle multiple issues professionally.

Education And Experience

• Paralegal experience, legal secretary or similar experience preferred.
• Associate degree in office administration, related field or 2 years of experience.

Key Requirements

• Pre-employment criminal background check must be successfully completed. Ability to lift 30-40 pounds.

Set working schedule of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday at the agency office, except occasional 5:00 p.m. end time during a Peak period.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.