Administrative Assistant

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with a knack for multitasking?  Then consider applying to be an Administrative Assistant at the Metropolitan Computer Aided Dispatch Center (METCAD9-1-1).

Responsibilities of Position

The METCAD Administrative Assistant is an integral member of a high performing team dedicated to serving our local community and first responders. They are a valuable resource, providing administrative and clerical support so the rest of the team can focus their time and energy on emergency response functions. 

The Administrative Assistant is an expert at remaining organized and composed while juggling multiple tasks, deadlines, and requests for assistance. They provide excellent front line customer service, schedule and prepare for meetings and special events, and maintain paper and electronic filing systems. They process accounts payable, payroll, and other financial tasks so a keen eye for numbers and the ability to follow policies and procedures are a must. The Administrative Assistant applies strong writing skills to prepare meeting minutes; writing and editing letters, reports, and other documents; and drafting social media and website content. The ideal candidate will possess a strong eye for detail, creativity, and excellent time management skills. 

Applications must be submitted online to ChampaignIL.gov/jobs no later than Sunday, July 13, 2025.          

Salary and Benefits:

• Starting annual salary: $59,781 - $68,055, DOQ.
• Full-time, on-site, FLSA non-exempt, non-bargaining unit (NBU) position.
• The City of Champaign offers excellent fringe benefits including:
  • Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave and 11 paid City holidays each year
  • Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement health savings and flexible spending plans
  • Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

View the Salary Schedule and Non-Bargaining Unit Non-Exempt Full-Time Fringe Benefit Summary at: ChampaignIL.gov/Salaries. View the full Non-Bargaining Unit Employee handbook at ChampaignIL.gov/hr/jobs/bargaining-units/.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent supplemented by business course work and training.
• Extensive administrative or clerical support experience requiring critical thinking, confidentiality, and accuracy.
• An equivalent combination of work experience and education that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software programs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain registration as a Notary Public in the State of Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or certification as an administrative professional.
• Experience using complex information or business software systems for financial or management tasks.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Experience with payroll or accounts payable.
• Experience transcribing dictation.
• Experience with learning, interpreting, and applying policies and procedures.

 Drug screening and criminal background check will be required.