Administrative Assistant at Milwaukee County

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Closing Date: June 18th, 2026, or upon receipt of the first 50 applicant submissions

Administrative Assistant

Department of Health and Human Services

Hourly Pay Range: $20.08 - $30.13

Job Summary: Under general supervision, the Office Support Assistant 2 provides overall front desk, reception, and clerical support to the Housing department.

Job Duties

• Meet and greet Section 8 walk-ins, connect them to assigned Housing Program Assistants, collect their paperwork and ensure completion as well as answer any questions. Assist all customers as needed.
• Complete monthly mailers for participants and landlord renewals. Assist with identifying Mobility Program families and complete mailers for program education.
• Review voicemails daily and process inquiries appropriately.
• Support data entry.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Current resident of the state of Wisconsin
• Possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• At least three (3) years of clerical and/or administrative experience is required.

Additional Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of office practices, principles, methods, and procedures; knowledge of spelling, grammar, and punctuation; knowledge of the use of a personal computer; written and oral communication skills; organizational skills; proficiency in word processing and data entry; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to maintain records, files, and store items systematically; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs as needed.

NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.