Senior Administrative Assistant

Join the TriMet team as a Senior Administrative Assistant and be a vital contributor to our Real Estate and Transit-Oriented Development department. Be part of a diverse and forward-thinking organization committed to shaping the future of transportation and urban development in the region. If you're passionate about administrative excellence and interested in the dynamic world of real estate, this role offers a unique opportunity to support our efforts in property management, transactions, and development. The Senior Administrative Assistant uses initiative and advanced knowledge of administrative skills, methods and practices as well as innovation, analysis, and reasoning, to complete work that includes successive steps and involves both routine and non-routine problems and/or decisions. This position may train and coordinate the work of other administrative or temporary staff.

This role requires being in the office three (3) days per week.

Reliable in-person attendance is an essential function of all positions. TriMet is an in-person first organization, with a strong emphasis on in-person collaboration, customer service, and safe and efficient operations. Some positions may be able to work up to two days remotely depending on department policy, business needs, and manager discretion.

Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.

Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings.

1. Independently responds to and composes various correspondence. Draft, edits, proofreads, letters, emails, reports, presentations, etc. Drafts policies, procedures and processes for management approval. Creates forms, charts, tables and spreadsheets involving data manipulation from one or multiple sources; performs intermediate-level analysis, which includes basis statistics and math. Data entry of information into spreadsheets and databases. Runs reports from spreadsheets and databases. Assists in the preparation of contracts.
2. Manages supervisor's and/or department calendar which may include complex scheduling arrangements involving multiple parties and conferences, travel, etc. Sets-up and cancels meetings based on knowledge of subject and attendees. Coordinates large scale and/or complex events and ensures that all logistics such as advertising, registration, speakers, travel arrangements, venues, catering, technology, etc. have been completed.
3. Processes accounts payables and/or receivables; resolves discrepancies. May enter, track, and maintain documentation and logs of financial transactions ensuring that charges have posted to appropriate accounts.
4. Assists with reconciliation of accounts; reviewing budget statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies and preparation of budget reports and spreadsheets. Provide support and assistance in preparing department or program budget. Maintain accounting balances for grants/contracts.
5. Provides information via phone, e- mail, mail, etc. May represent supervisor in routine/standard situations with various levels of contacts both internally and externally. Provides routine information on department or division policies, processes or procedures.
6. Prepares and maintains electronic and hard-copy files. May serve as Divisional Records Governance Liaison.

A minimum of a H.S. Diploma/G.E.D is required.

Other course work in business administration or office management is desired.

Four (4) years of total credited experience.*  

Four (4) years of experience in a responsible administrative or secretarial position are required.

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training.*

The amount of credit a candidate receives for prior years of experience is based on the relevancy of that experience to the required or preferred prerequisites of the job description. Experience is prorated based on hours worked. LRHR assigns and validates the "credited experience".

Type of Position / Grade / FLSA
Grade 9, Non-Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time.

Salary Range

Minimum: $25.92/hr

Maximum: $38.89/hr

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:

1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)

2. Panel Interviews

3. Reference Check