Deputy Clerk to Council/Delegation Admin. Assistant
December 10, 2025
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, provides multifaceted and routine administrative assistance to the Clerk to County Council and Legislative Delegation. Duties include but not limited to: accounts payable and receivables, data entry, recordkeeping, preparation of written correspondence, reports, customer interaction, meeting/travel coordination, dissemination of information to internal/ external customers. Reports to the Clerk to Council and Legislative Delegation Chair.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Provide timely and efficient administrative support to Clerk to Council and Legislative Delegation.
• Performs the duties of the Clerk to Council in their absence
• Answering phone calls and receives visitors, disseminating information to callers/visitors and relaying messages to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to resolve and respond to customer service issues with professionalism, diplomacy and tact.
• Conduct research, compile data, and create reports as directed.
• Prepares and maintains records/files in accordance with recordkeeping program. Maintaining confidentiality of records and information.
• Professionally craft and edit documents to include but not limited to letters, memoranda, and other written communication.
• Providing administrative support for multiple projects.
• Responsible for accounts payable or receivable duties such as preparing purchase orders and check requests in compliance with operational procedures.
• Assists Clerk to Council and Delegation with budget development and tracking of expenditures.
• Serves as an informational resource for internal/external customers. Disseminate information for area of responsibility.
• Plans, coordinates and/or assists with meetings, and special events.
• Attends various meetings to record meeting minutes.
• Attends technical or professional classes or workshops to improve technical and professional skills.
• Assists with mail process by retrieving and dropping off mail, prioritizing, sorting, and distributing to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Makes arrangements and prepares, or supervises preparation of, necessary materials for meetings at request of Clerk to Council or Delegation.
• Operates a variety of office equipment in the performance of routine tasks such as computer, scanner and printer etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE • Requires an Associates Degree in Public Administration, Business, Office Management or related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience. • Minimum 3 years office experience, in secretarial/ administrative assistant capacity. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher). • Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills. • Exceptional customer service skills • Valid SC Drivers’ License required.
Special Requirements
Introduction letter and references must accompany the resume.
Miscellaneous Information
Qualified applicants may apply in writing through the closing date to Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 421270, Georgetown, SC 29442. E-mail: [email protected]
