Administrative Assistant - Bridgeport Public Library

Administrative Assistant - Bridgeport Public Library. Join our talented team as a full-time (35 hours) Administrative Supervisor. The Bridgeport Public Library consists of the downtown central library, four branches and one bookmobile. You will be working in the Office of the City Librarian and providing administrative support to the following service areas: Customer Service, Neighborhood Services, Reference and Research, Volunteer Services and Youth Services. Supervisors in this class are assigned administrative work of a difficult and responsible nature including but not limited to controls over expenditures, preparation of operational and statistical reports, accounting, compiling of budget requirements, serving as clerk of the library board and charge of personnel time schedules and payroll. Qualifications and skills required include high school graduation with commercial courses, and at least six years of progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience; or at least two years of college with specialization in business or public administration and three years of responsible clerical or administrative experience; or college graduation with a major in business or public administration and one year of governmental administrative experience; strong interpersonal, verbal, written and online communication skills; flexibility; the ability to supervise others; and firm commitment to public service within a diverse population. The position’s salary rises from $61,862 to $69,163 in 6 steps. The City of Bridgeport offers excellent benefits. Flexible hours are required. Summary of Benefits: Health, limited Dental & Vision, Life Insurance, 12 paid holidays, 22 vacation, 3 Personal and 10 sick days per fiscal year, optional Deferred Compensation Plan, and a City Credit Union. This position is a member of the Bridgeport City Supervisors Association (Union) after successful completion of a 6 month probationary period. Application Deadline: Apply by November 24, 2010. To be considered, submit your cover letter and resume to: Bridgeport Public Library, Attn: Recruitment, 925 Broad St., Bridgeport, CT 06604-4871. Please direct questions to (203) 576-7777. Bridgeport Public Library is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. http://www.bportlibrary.org/