Office Manager - Cook County

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist the President by attending and taking minutes of meetings and maintain them for future reference.
• Keeps the President informed of any significant financial and/or budget issues.
• Prepare checks on corporation account and prepare and maintain monthly financial reports and documentation for the county office.
• Reconcile monthly bank statement.
• Supervise the activities of the County Secretary(ies) and approve their timecards accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties and task as assigned

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

• Assist in the training or secretarial staff
• Foster and maintain a positive atmosphere in the county office
• Must present a professional appearance

QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED required. 5+ years of administrative experience is required, and supervisory experience is preferred
• Must be able to handle confidential information and pay attention to detail.
• Computer skills and abilities are necessary
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

County Secretaries

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle controls, talk, and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.