About this role
Administrative Assistant
Salary: $40,913.60 - $47,050.64 Annually
Location: 741 North Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 09158
Department: Social Services
Division: Administration
Opening Date: 10/20/2026
Closing Date: 10/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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The Forsyth County Department of Social Services is seeking an energetic, friendly, highly motivated person with great communication and customer service skills for the administrative assistant to the Director and Deputy Director.
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Distinguishing Features
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The position serves as a trusted administrative liaison for the Social Services Director and Deputy and exercises considerable discretion, judgment, confidentiality, and initiative in managing competing priorities, coordinating activities, facilitating communication, and ensuring timely follow-through on matters requiring the Deputy and/or Director’s attention. This position will perform tasks related to assisting the director with office duties including in person and telephonic reception, meeting preparations, administrative tasks relating to business operations and human resources and coordinating special projects within the functions of the department.
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Minimum Education and Experience
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Graduation from high school or GED and four years of progressively responsible clerical/administrative/office management experience. A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement. Valid driver's license preferred.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Primary responsibilities include but not limited to: receiving and routing calls, taking messages and routing correspondences including court notices, handling/routing requests and complaints, schedule/maintain director and deputy’s calendar, scheduling activities, meetings, registrations, travel reservations and accommodations, drafting/typing correspondence, agendas, meeting notices, minutes, media press releases and reports, and maintain filing system for records. This position requires computer, office equipment and organizational skills. Must have a high level of verbal and written communication skills. Serves as recordkeeping for the Health and Human Services Board in conjunction with the Public Health Administrative Assistant. Performs related duties as required. Candidate must be able to exhibit discretion and confidentiality. Requires the ability to multi task and prioritize daily workload.