Administrative Assistant

The Greater Cleveland RTA is searching for an Executive Assistant.

Duties: Provides administrative support in Executive Department. Organizes and prepares information for internal and external distribution; develops, coordinates, administers and maintains department records, and other related information; serves as information liaison between department and internal/external customers; attendees meetings and prepares minutes and action registers; serves as liaison and scheduler for department meetings, applicable appointments, and other department related activities; performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

Minimum Requirements: Applicant must have a high school diploma or its GED. Applicants must have two (2) years of clerical experience performing duties such as typing, filing, answering phones and other related clerical tasks, including word processing and database experience. Applicants must have one (1) year of general administrative experience including compiling and maintaining records, tracking and making available a variety of information, monitoring and maintaining office inventories, revising correspondence for distribution, organizing meetings and other related administrative duties. Applicants must also type 50 wpm and have Intermediate Power Point skills. Applicants must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Successful candidates will be expected to pass a background check and post-offer physical that is job related and consistent with business necessity.

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environmental Conditions

This person will work predominantly in an office type environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for up to 8 or more hours a day. The employee is frequently required to see, hear and speak. The employee may be required to work at a computer video display terminal for more than 5 hours a day.

Mental Demands

Reading, studying focused listening, auditing, inspecting, proofreading, and evaluating. Ability to give, receive and analyze information and prepare written materials. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data

Selection Process

This is a non-bargaining exempt position. Merit system rules do not apply. No Eligible list will be established. The selection process will include one or more components to demonstrate applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities in job related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interviews and/or competency assessments.

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About Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) provides transportation services for 150,000-200,000 customers on a typical weekday, or about 45 million rides annually, through a variety of services. In 2016, RTA provided 18.1 million vehicle-miles of service on all modes - HealthLine, bus, Paratransit, light rail, heavy rail, and vanpools. RTA is the 2019 recipient of the prestigious American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Gold award for Bus Safety & Security Excellence. We are proud to be one of northeast Ohio’s major employers with a workforce of over 2,100 employees carrying out our mission of providing safe, reliable, clean and courteous public transportation.

We offer a wide range of comprehensive benefits and programs to support the health and wellness of employees and family members including health benefits (medical, dental and vision), a wellness incentive program and participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS.)