Executive Assistant, Corvallis

Administrative Professional

Benton County Finance is searching for an exceptional administrative professional to join our team! This position will serve as Executive Support staff to the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Director of Financial Services in helping support the oversight and efficient business operations of the Financial Services Department (FSD). The position will be responsible for providing direct administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) by helping to support the implementation of Department goals, objectives, strategies, and policies for the overall business and financial operations. In addition, this position will support other teams within the FSD by providing administrative and support services that help the efficient and effective delivery of internal business and financial services. More specifically, the position will help improve operational efficiency and compliance by developing streamlined process improvement to the general procurement of county goods and services.Annual salary range of: $58,723.93 - $77,943.33. This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. An increase may be given at the end of the 6-month probationary period, depending on starting salary, and at the 1-year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Annual performance-based increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.Minimum qualifications: Associate's degree from an accredited college AND 5 years of responsible administrative or related support experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Ideal candidate: The ideal candidate will have strong executive-level administrative support experience, with the ability to manage complex scheduling, coordinate meetings, prepare professional reports and correspondence, and support high-level projects and business processes. Possess exceptional organizational, communication, and project management skills, along with the ability to handle multiple priorities with accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail. Be highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams. Will have experience with website management, records organization, onboarding and recruitment coordination, committee administration, and business writing. Will demonstrate initiative in researching and improving administrative processes, supporting organizational change and efficiency efforts, and providing excellent internal and external customer service while working collaboratively across teams and departments. Will demonstrate a high attention to detail.Questions regarding this position can be directed to Jennifer Ferrer-Santa Ines, Chief Financial Officer Benton County Finance Telephone: 541-766-6076 Working&Living in Benton County Benton County (pop. 93,053; 679 sq. mi.) is in the middle of the Willamette Valley, with Corvallis (pop. 61,027) as the county seat. Established in 1847, nearly 12 years before Oregon became a state in 1859, the county is the state's fourth smallest in terms of area and medium-sized with respect to population. Corvallis is home to Oregon State University (OSU), the city's largest employer. Most of the rest of the county is farm and forest land, reflecting a much-treasured rural heritage. The quality of life here is very high, a perfect blend of rural, urban, and small-town living, with unlimited access to Oregon's coveted outdoor lifestyle. Corvallis is dynamic, safe, and friendly, a thriving college town with many cultural offerings. Portland's world-class urban amenities, major sports venues, and Portland International Airport are 90 minutes to the north, and Eugene and its airport are less than an hour south. The area offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities year-round, with easy access to the mountains, ocean, rivers, streams, and wilderness. The Oregon Coast is an hour away. Corvallis is a gold-level Bike Friendly Community with bike lanes on 98 percent of the collector and arterial roadways and eighteen miles of multi-use paths. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ranks Benton County as one of the top three healthiest counties in Oregon. In addition to OSU, the Linn Benton Community College offers higher education. The highly regarded Corvallis, Philomath, Alsea, and Monroe School Districts serve the county. Benton County is a home-rule county with five elected officials: three county commissioners, a district attorney, and the County Sheriff.