SENIOR SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

SENIOR SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Purpose of Job
The purpose of this position is to assist the Senior Services Manager with administrative duties and to provide coverage at Knox County Senior Centers as necessary.

Essential Functions
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for the following essential functions:

• Schedule staff at the Knox County Senior Centers


• Execute accounts payable functions and process bank deposits


• Order supplies for the Knox County Senior Centers


• Maintain leave records of Knox County Senior Services staff


• Respond to staff and constituent telephone and email inquiries


• Perform administrative office functions such as typing, filing, and process flow


• Prepare agendas and minutes for staff meetings


• Provide confidential support to the Manager/Directors


• Process Senior Services staff time sheets


• Fill in at Knox County Senior Centers as needed

Additional Job Functions

• Ensure regular, punctual attendance during scheduled work hours


• Perform other Senior Services duties as required


• Travel to Senior Centers and other Knox County Government facilities as required

Minimum Training & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree in a related field preferred


• Minimum of one-year related work experience


• Must possess and maintain a valid TN driver's license


• Must have reliable transpiration and carry appropriate insurance coverage on personal automobile


• A combination of education and experience may satisfy the above-listed qualifications

Specialized Knowledge

• N/A

Competencies

• Execute duties of moderate complexity


• Solve somewhat difficult problems


• Communicate to provide information


• Regularly use typical office equipment such as a multi-line phone, photocopier, calculator and fax machine


• Regularly use computer equipment such as a desktop computer, laptop, printer, and scanner


• Use Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software


• Use Microsoft Publisher program


• Use MUNIS system

Physical Requirements
This position requires the following physical abilities:

• Occasional moderate effort or some periods of light to medium physical activity will be required

Occupational Hazards

• No occupational hazards are anticipated

Knox County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Knox County Government may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : SENIOR SERVICES

Posting Start : 05/08/2026

Posting End : 05/22/2026

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $19.34