Administrative Assistant to the Mental Health Director - Cortland County Mental Health

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Additionally, responsibilities include collecting confidential, personnel, and legal information and data; then reporting in local, county and state databases. The incumbent acts as liaison as directed by the Mental Health Director of Community Services and serves as the formal clerk to the Community Services Board and Subcommittees. The work also involves responsibility for the entry and retrieval of information using software on a computer and using a computer to produce printed material such as letters, memoranda and forms. Incumbents work under general supervision of the Mental Health Director of Community Services receiving detailed instructions only where policies have not been determined. Functions formally as the clerk to the Community Services Board and Subcommittees receiving detailed instructions from those state mandated board chairs. Supervision may be exercised over the work of clerical subordinates. Does related work as required. Work Hours: Full-Time, 35 hrs per week, with benefits Salary: $24.0358-31.9917/HR (Management) Location: Cortland County Mental Health Status: Competitive, Provisional Benefits: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off Including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance Available After One Year, Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher and one (1) year of clerical support experience which must include maintenance of financial accounts and records and the operation of a computer for word-processing, database or spreadsheet applications; OR Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher and three (3) years of experience as defined in (a); OR Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency diploma and five (5) years of experience as defined in (a); OR An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b) and (c) above. 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Preview Proceed to Checkout Pay Later Cancel Vacancy Postings ◄ Back to All Categories Administrative Assistant to the Mental Health Director - Cortland County Mental Health The incumbent in this position assists in performing a variety of clerical and confidential administrative duties as delegated by the Mental Health Director of Community Services at the Mental Health Department. The incumbent spends a substantial amount of time operating a personal computer and creating, processing and tracking various administrative, personnel, and legal documents. Additionally, responsibilities include collecting confidential, personnel, and legal information and data; then reporting in local, county and state databases. The incumbent acts as liaison as directed by the Mental Health Director of Community Services and serves as the formal clerk to the Community Services Board and Subcommittees. The work also involves responsibility for the entry and retrieval of information using software on a computer and using a computer to produce printed material such as letters, memoranda and forms. Incumbents work under general supervision of the Mental Health Director of Community Services receiving detailed instructions only where policies have not been determined. Functions formally as the clerk to the Community Services Board and Subcommittees receiving detailed instructions from those state mandated board chairs. Supervision may be exercised over the work of clerical subordinates. Does related work as required. Work Hours: Full-Time, 35 hrs per week, with benefits Salary: $24.0358-31.9917/HR (Management) Location: Cortland County Mental Health Status: Competitive, Provisional Benefits: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off Including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance Available After One Year, Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher and one (1) year of clerical support experience which must include maintenance of financial accounts and records and the operation of a computer for word-processing, database or spreadsheet applications; OR Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher and three (3) years of experience as defined in (a); OR Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency diploma and five (5) years of experience as defined in (a); OR An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b) and (c) above. 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Preview Proceed to Checkout Pay Later Cancel Vacancy Postings ◄ Back to All Categories Administrative Assistant to the Mental Health Director - Cortland County Mental Health The incumbent in this position assists in performing a variety of clerical and confidential administrative duties as delegated by the Mental Health Director of Community Services at the Mental Health Department. The incumbent spends a substantial amount of time operating a personal computer and creating, processing and tracking various administrative, personnel, and legal documents. Additionally, responsibilities include collecting confidential, personnel, and legal information and data; then reporting in local, county and state databases. The incumbent acts as liaison as directed by the Mental Health Director of Community Services and serves as the formal clerk to the Community Services Board and Subcommittees. The work also involves responsibility for the entry and retrieval of information using software on a computer and using a computer to produce printed material such as letters, memoranda and forms. Incumbents work under general supervision of the Mental Health Director of Community Services receiving detailed instructions only where policies have not been determined. Functions formally as the clerk to the Community Services Board and Subcommittees receiving detailed instructions from those state mandated board chairs. Supervision may be exercised over the work of clerical subordinates. Does related work as required. Work Hours: Full-Time, 35 hrs per week, with benefits Salary: $24.0358-31.9917/HR (Management) Location: Cortland County Mental Health Status: Competitive, Provisional Benefits: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off Including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance Available After One Year, Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher and one (1) year of clerical support experience which must include maintenance of financial accounts and records and the operation of a computer for word-processing, database or spreadsheet applications; OR Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher and three (3) years of experience as defined in (a); OR Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency diploma and five (5) years of experience as defined in (a); OR An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b) and (c) above. Job Description Vacancy Posting

The role provides confidential administrative and clerical support to the Mental Health Director and serves as the formal clerk for the Community Services Board. Responsibilities include processing legal and personnel documents and reporting data into local, county, and state databases.

Candidates must have a combination of education and experience, such as a Bachelor's degree with one year of clerical experience or a high school diploma with five years of experience. Experience must include financial record maintenance and proficiency in computer applications.

• New York State Retirement System • Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan • Generous Paid Time Off • 13 Paid Holidays • Tuition Assistance • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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• Clerical Support
• Financial Record Maintenance
• Word Processing
• Database Management
• Spreadsheet Applications
• Administrative Support
• Confidential Data Handling
• Meeting Minutes
• Liaison Communication

• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector
• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

35 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level