ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 22000052

About the role

The Office of the State Courts Administrator, Office of Information Technology (OIT), is seeking a qualified professional to provide advanced administrative, fiscal, procurement, scheduling, and clerical support for the OIT Budget and Planning Unit.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive administrative and procurement support for the Office of Information Technology, including pre-auditing and processing invoices, reviewing expenditures for accuracy, coordinating approvals, resolving vendor discrepancies, and submitting payments through state financial systems such as MyFlorida MarketPlace (MFMP) and purchasing card (P-card) processes. Places and tracks orders for IT goods and services and maintains accurate procurement and purchasing records.
• Captures and processes incoming mail, receives goods, and maintains accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
• Supports inventory management functions, including tracking, scanning, and maintaining records of assets assigned to the Office of Information Technology.
• Coordinates and schedules meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, OSCA staff, and judicial personnel, supporting senior leadership and management. Manages calendars, distributes meeting invitations, organizes scheduling logistics, and communicates relevant meeting details to participants.
• Arranges travel accommodations for staff, including hotel and rental car reservations, and processes payments using state-issued purchasing cards in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Supports budget development, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting.
• Supports coordination activities such as scheduling meetings, transcribing committee meeting minutes, and maintaining organized files and records for the unit.
• Prepares, edits, and proofreads meeting minutes for Appellate Court Technology meetings, and drafts professional correspondence, including emails, letters, and memoranda, on behalf of the unit.
• Manages incoming communications by processing mail, responding to telephone inquiries, and directing requests to appropriate staff for resolution.
• Provides administrative backup support within the OIT Budget and Planning Unit, assisting with workload coverage and ensuring continuity of operations during absences or peak workload periods.

Requirements

Education and Training Guidelines:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: Two years of work experience in business administration, office environment, or related field. Preference may be given to candidates with a minimum of 2 years of experience processing invoices and arranging and processing travel in accordance with the State of Florida/DMS policies and procedures. Additional preference will be given to candidates with intermediate proficiency in standard Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional environment, both orally and in writing, including preparing correspondence, reports, and meeting documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat, with ability to develop spreadsheets, reports, and presentations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize assignments, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret data to support reporting, decision-making, and process improvements.
• Skilled in building and maintaining effective working relationships with judicial, nonjudicial, and public stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and support process improvements.
• Ability to provide guidance or assist coworkers in completing tasks to ensure timely workflow and operational efficiency.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including ratios, rates, and percentages, to support reporting and analysis.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional environment, both orally and in writing, including preparing correspondence, reports, and meeting documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat, with ability to develop spreadsheets, reports, and presentations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize assignments, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret data to support reporting, decision-making, and process improvements.
• Skilled in building and maintaining effective working relationships with judicial, nonjudicial, and public stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and support process improvements.
• Ability to provide guidance or assist coworkers in completing tasks to ensure timely workflow and operational efficiency.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including ratios, rates, and percentages, to support reporting and analysis.

Benefits

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized health insurance plan, optional enrollment in life, dental, and disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

Pay

$40,867.56 Annually

Schedule

N/A