Executive Assistant I

THIS IS A REPOST: PREVIOUS CANDIDATES ARE STILL UNDER  CONSIDERATION AND NEED NOT APPLY. This position is funded in part through federal funds.   Recruitment Range :$43,738 - $51,428 This position supports senior leadership (the Director, Deputy Director and Assistant Director) and provides primary support for travel-related activities and purchases for all ORH programs and staff. This position will provide general administrative support to all ORH programs as needed. Highly effective execution of duties will include the ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including managing multiple Outlook calendars, and to manage competing priorities. Management Preferences: * Demonstrated ability to provide support to senior leadership and their respective councils, boards and collaborative partners including scheduling meetings, sending updates, tracking attendance, preparing meeting minutes, arranging for travel and meals, preparing related meeting and travel forms, etc. * Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel * Ability to schedule and facilitate virtual meetings * Demonstrated ability to perform office support practices and procedures in a fast-paced office environment * Experience researching travel options using the phone and internet to secure travel arrangements * Knowledge of purchasing processes and ability to perform purchasing and reconciliation duties * Proficient skills in communicating professionally and accurately, orally and in writing, with internal and external partners and customers * Demonstrated ability to review and edit written materials for proper content, format, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure * Proven ability to summarize, compile and tabulate data, including the ability to conduct data queries and reports in Excel, Access or other software tools * Ability to function independent of regular supervision ;maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information * Ability to support, establish and maintain effective working relationships with partner organizations, agencies and individuals Bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associate's degree in secretarial science, business administration, or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. * Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. * Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. * If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. * Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. NOTE: Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. 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Created: 2025-10-02