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$39,244.00-$68,679.00/yr

Lead Office Assistant

United StatesUnited States·Forsyth Countylead
Office AssistantAdministration & Office Support
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

* Support for Unit Manager,

Requirements Summary

The DHHS Division of Empl

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Office AssistantAdministration & Office Support
Dept of Health and Human Services

EMPLOY , INDEP FOR PEOPLE W/DISAB - EIPD

Administrative Specialist I (S)

60054748

NC08

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.


This Administrative Specialist I (Lead Office Assistant) position is housed in the Winston Salem Unit office. The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to managerial, supervisory, professional, and para-professional staff located within the unit and sub-offices.
The major duties include support for unit manager and supervision of clerical staff within the unit.

Job Responsibilities include:

* Support for Unit Manager, Assistant Unit Manager & 2 Counselors in Charge
* Supervision of clerical staff within the unit and provide general oversight of all office operations
* Perform clerical duties which include, but not limited to maintaining and processing records for all personnel
* Compile and process monthly reports
* Train new staff
* Provide maintenance and order supplies for all office equipment and general work supplies
* Maintain and manage property, contracts, and agreements related to workspace, and mail distribution
* Provide general oversight of bill processing for caseloads in the unit in collaboration with other support staff

 


 


Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.


 

• Knowledge or experience working with a team

• Demonstrated experience performing routine office support functions

• Demonstrated experience working with the public

The DHHS Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) promotes employment and independence for people with disabilities through customer partnership and community leadership. EIPD helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in communities statewide.  To learn more about EIPD: https://youtu.be/4QUy2w9B6AU.

What We Offer

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The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

 

Requirements

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Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.


High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Charlene Michele Moore

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Forsyth County, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
$39,244–$68,679 a year
27% above the $42,640 median for Office Assistant jobs on Jobera (290 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Employer
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Listing Details

Posted
October 19, 2026
First seen
October 19, 2026
Last seen
October 22, 2026

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Lead Office Assistant$39,244.00-$68,679.00