City Administrative Assistant

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

HOURLY RATE: $19.45 to $24.12

STATUS: Full time

DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services

Are you highly organized, customer-focused, and passionate about supporting your community? The City of Cottonwood Heights is seeking a dependable and professional City Administrative Assistant to join our Administrative Services team.

This position plays a key role in supporting daily city operations by assisting residents, coordinating administrative processes, managing receipting functions, and providing exceptional customer service to both internal staff and the public.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll help keep city operations running smoothly by:

• Greeting and assisting residents, visitors, and city staff
• Answering and directing phone calls and responding to public inquiries
• Assisting with business license and permit processing
• Coordinating meetings, calendars, inspections, and city communications
• Processing payments, receipting transactions, and preparing deposits
• Maintaining records, files, and office systems
• Supporting city events, meetings, and administrative projects
• Assisting with general office operations including mail, supplies, and scheduling

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their day, thrives in a fast-paced office environment, and takes pride in providing excellent public service.

What We're Looking For

Qualified candidates should have:

• High school diploma or GED
• Four (4) years of related administrative or clerical experience
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Experience with bookkeeping, receipting, or cash handling preferred
• Ability to work independently and professionally with the public
• Typing speed of 60 WPM

Experience in local government, permitting, licensing, or administrative support is a plus.

Why Join Cottonwood Heights?

At Cottonwood Heights, you'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to serving our community. We offer a professional and supportive work environment, meaningful public service opportunities, and excellent benefits.

Apply Today!

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through the City's employment portal.

Pre-employment drug testing and background check required

Cottonwood Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer