Administrative Assistant (Admin Assistant)

City Of Cedar Falls - Cedar Falls, IA

Part-time - Entry Level

Cedar Falls, IA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The City of Cedar Falls is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant to support various city departments by performing clerical, financial recordkeeping, and customer service duties. This role involves working 25-29 hours per week, primarily Monday through Friday, with a focus on assisting staff with special projects and digital imaging needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of financial recordkeeping and clerical duties.
• Assist with word processing, spreadsheets, and data entry.
• Schedule appointments and manage calendars.
• Issue various permits and licenses.
• Handle accounts payable and cash receipts.
• Enter payroll data and maintain filing systems.
• Respond to public requests and provide customer service in person and over the phone.
• Support special projects as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with specialized training in clerical/secretarial, financial, accounting, or bookkeeping procedures.
• At least one year of experience in secretarial, administrative, clerical, and bookkeeping roles with significant public contact.
• Experience with computer data entry, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

• Pro-rated holidays
• Sick leave
• Vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bereavement leave
• Wellness programs
• Retirement plans