Confidential Secretary to the Board of Commissioners (Unclassified)
Salary: $45,000-$50,000 Based on Experience and Credentials

Duties: Under the direction of the Commissioner Director, performs and coordinates administrative support services.

Note: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

• Acts as principal assistant to the Commissioner Director on administrative matters.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with members of the governing body, County Administration, and the public.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for internal and external communication. Position includes writing press releases, creating Social Media posts, and drafting emails and other correspondence.
• Plans, schedules, and attends events, meetings and conferences, and prepares reports thereon.
• Exercises independent judgment and ability to make decisions in accordance with delegated responsibilities. Ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work in situations where numerous diverse demands are involved.
• Reviews inquiries and responds with the necessary information and assistance in a prompt manner.
• May assist in preparation of requests for appropriate actions, prepare/process related forms, and initiate follow-up action if necessary.
• Performs research, participates in data gathering activities and other assignments for various projects.
• Demonstrates ability to independently and accurately perform varied, complex administrative secretarial, advanced clerical, and program support functions.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency with working knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the County.

Requirements: Five (5) years of professional experience in a business or government agency providing administrative support services and/or coordinating work activities OR possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.

License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

Hours: Varying schedule; Position requires night and weekend work.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and work history to: Department of Personnel HR@CumberlandCountyNJ.gov or fax to 856.453.2121 OR complete and online application and upload documents at: https://www.cumberlandcountynj.gov/jobs Posting Open Until Filled

The County of Cumberland offers a wide array of benefits for all full-time employees. Benefits include Retirement Programs, Medical/RX Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Supplemental Insurance options, Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement. Specific benefits are subject to the provisions of County policy and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Part time employees are eligible for leave benefits as required by New Jersey law.

The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing).
Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.