Administrative Assistant

Overview:
The County of Los Angeles is seeking a Student Worker to join our team. As an Administrative Assistant, you will provide support to our department by performing various administrative tasks, including preparing documents, filing, and answering phones. This is a temporary, part-time position, compensated on an hourly as-needed basis for up to 30 hours per week during the instructional period.
Responsibilities:

* Prepare documents, including reports, letters, vouchers, receipts, lists, orders, schedules, notices, file cards, statistical data, and certified copies of documents

* Wait on the public or act as receptionist in a small office; answer routine questions of the public, in person or by telephone

* Perform all types of filing (alphabetical, numerical, chronological, and code), and pull and charge out file material

* Post data, keep records, and prepare reports in accordance with predetermined forms and procedures

* Operate various office machines or equipment requiring little specialized training

* Collect and deliver correspondence, records, packages, etc. on regular messenger rounds and upon request

* Open, sort, time stamp, and route incoming mail; stuff, seal, stamp, meter, and register outgoing mail

* Search records and files for data

* Perform comparing and proofreading of documents

* Sort and arrange documents, correspondence, or other material

* Operate a small telephone console as needed

* Take notes as needed

Qualifications:

* Current enrollment in an accredited college, community college, or business college, having academic standing equivalent to at least a freshman in college -OR- current enrollment as a junior or senior in high school

* Age: At least 16 years of age

* Applicants under 18 years old must present a work permit before starting work

* A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Benefits:

* Opportunity to gain experience in building employment skills and establishing a professional network while continuing education

* Temporary, part-time position, compensated on an hourly as-needed basis for up to 30 hours per week during the instructional period

* Competitive hourly rate

* Opportunities for professional growth and development

* Chance to work with a diverse and dynamic team in a fast-paced environment