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Administrative Assistant Jobs in Algona, IA at Corteva Agriscience
Applications are now being accepted for the position of:
Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Under general supervision, the Executive Assistant to the City Manager provides high-level administrative support to the City Manager and coordinates with other departments, elected officials, and the public. This position manages schedules, communications, special projects, purchasing functions, and departmental records while exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality. The role requires independent judgment, initiative, and the ability to balance priorities across the City Manager’s Office and Main Street functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Minimum High School diploma plus two years of college required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience: Five years of progressively responsible administrative or executive support experience, preferably in a municipal or public-sector environment.
Licenses/Certifications: Valid Texas driver’s license required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provides executive-level administrative support to the Department Head, including scheduling, correspondence, and handling inquiries from staff, citizens, and elected officials.
Prepares and distributes agendas, press releases, reports, meeting minutes, and the weekly city newsletter. In City Manager’s office, will function as Public Information Officer (PIO).
Coordinates travel and training arrangements; tracks budgetary and payroll-related functions for the department.
Manages departmental purchasing functions, including processing requisitions, vendor payments, and petty cash.
Serves as Records Retention Manager for departmental records and supports public access channel programming (City Manager’s Office).
Provides administrative support to Division Managers and assists with special events or programs.
Maintains a working knowledge of purchasing procedures and applicable sections of the Texas Local Government Code.
Assists with onboarding and mentoring department interns.
Enters and reconciles payments and assists with fixed asset inventory and tagging.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Executive office administration, budget monitoring, and municipal operations.
Principles and practices of municipal purchasing and records management.
Business English, including grammar, punctuation, and composition.
Microsoft Office Suite, financial software, and standard office systems.
City policies and procedures.
Skills in:
Providing high-level administrative and customer service support.
Prioritizing tasks and managing multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.
Maintaining professionalism and confidentiality under pressure.
Preparing clear, concise reports and correspondence.
Coordinating complex scheduling and logistics.
Physical Demands/Work Environment: Work is performed in a standard office environment with low to moderate noise levels. Subject to sitting for extended periods, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting office items of moderate weight up to 25 pounds. Must be able to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals, demonstrating professionalism and emotional intelligence in high-pressure or sensitive situations.
E.E.O.C. The City of Greenville does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Starting Salary: DOQ range: $21.43-$34.29 per hour
Hours: Normal business hours. M-F/8-5.
To apply, you must submit a City of Greenville/GEUS application form. Resumes only may be submitted as an addendum to the official application form. Apply at the City of Greenville Human Resources Office located at 2821 Washington Street, by U.S. Mail to P.O. Box 1049, Greenville, Texas 75403, through E-Mail to, or using the online application form on the City’s Website at: www.ci.greenville.tx.us (903)457-3118 or for TDD (903)457-3128
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: Corteva Agriscience
Location: Algona, IA
