Executive Assistant

Mid-Ohio RPC is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the Transportation and Economic Development teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating activities, managing projects, and providing exceptional customer service.

• Coordinate and direct administrative support functions for the department
• Conduct administrative and clerical tasks, including phone calls, scheduling appointments, and receiving visitors
• Aid with event planning and coordination, including preparing meeting agendas and summaries
• Assist team members with department administration, including contract preparation and review
• Maintain files and prepare records retention information
• Assist with proofreading, presentations, and reports
• Schedule conference rooms for meetings and review conference room dates reserved by the department
• Cross-train and provide back-up according to the agency's administrative support plan
• Work on special projects as assigned by department leadership

• Excellent interpersonal relationship management skills and a high level of maturity and sensitivity in dealing with diverse situations
• Initiative-taking collaborator that is excited to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and follow through promptly
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong aptitude to manage varied initiatives and effectively coordinate across projects
• Diligence and accuracy
• Excellent writing skills with impeccable grammar cognition
• Resourceful, dependable, trustworthy, and assertive when necessary
• Ability to manage confidential information in a professional and discrete manner
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is needed; familiarity with SharePoint highly desirable)
• Strong computer aptitude
• Diploma or degree in Business Administration or Management Studies, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; minimum of four (4) years proven project or executive-level administrative support experience
• Prior experience working in a local or state government and/or non-profit organization preferred
• Public relations and/or event management experience also preferred

• 15-33 days of Personal Time Off (PTO) depending on length of continuous service
• 11 paid holidays
• Major medical and hospitalization insurance
• Dental care insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Deferred Compensation plans
• Credit Union membership
• Alternate work schedule options
• Employee development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and training
• Transit pass
• Hybrid working environment