Administrative Support Assistant
Administrative Support Assistant
Salary
$38,742.86 - $58,114.94 Annually
Location
6829 N 58th Dr Ste 100, Glendale, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-04637
Department
City Manager's Office
MUNIS- Org Description
Code Compliance
Opening Date
05/13/2026
Closing Date
5/20/2026 5:00 PM Arizona
Hours per Week
40
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
The Role:This is the entry level in the administrative support series. The Administrative Support Assistant performs routine and basic office support requiring basic instruction and involving customer assistance, manual and electronic filing systems, answering phones, greeting visitors, departmental mail distribution and operating office software programs.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of experience in an office setting performing general clerical duties.Salary:This position is:
FLSA non-exempt, and will earn overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week.
A Grade 308 with an hourly salary between $18.6264- $27.9399.
Benefits
The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Below are some City of Glendale benefits resources for your review
2025 - 2026 Benefits Guide
City of Glendale Benefits Presentation
City of Glendale's Benefits Page
Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave:
City of Glendale Regular status positions offer
10.5 paid holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays
Vacation leave accrues at:
5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25* days per year)
Increases to 6.12 hours per pay period after 5 years
Then caps out at 7.6 hours per pay period after 10 years of service
Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days* per year)
Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day
Retirement:This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Contribution is mandatory, and deducted every pay period
The current contribution rate is 12.00%
Essential Functions
Answers telephones, directs calls, takes messages or forwards calls to the appropriate staff member and follows up as necessary.
Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders and address complaints.
Compiles, copies, sorts, organizes and files records and other materials and documents.
Schedules appointments and routine meetings, reserves rooms; orders refreshments.
Processes and records contracts, policies, invoices, cash or checks. Records financial transactions, budget expenses and other bookkeeping activities.
Operates office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems and personal computers.
May perform data entry using office software or departmental database.
Sorts and distributes departmental incoming mail to department staff.
Responds to general inquiries.
Prepares and sends outgoing mail in a timely manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors
One year of experience in an office setting performing general clerical duties.
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
Knowledge of
Basic grammar, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic
Record keeping practices and procedures
Customer service procedures and techniques
Standard office practices and procedures
English spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Alphabetizing and filing systems
Skill in
Typing, word processing, data entry and office machine operation
Ability to
Follow oral and written instructions, established procedures
Perform basic arithmetic calculations
Maintain complete and accurate records and files
Compile information and prepare routine reports
Keep and maintain complete and accurate record keeping and filing systems for easy retrieval of information
Respond to requests and inquiries tactfully and courteously
Accurately proofread numerical and text data
Operate a personal computer and related software and demonstrate proficiency to update documents, spreadsheets, databases, email and timesheets
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational
To view the success factor definitions please click here. (If needed, click here to download PDF reader).
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Office setting
Benefit information is outlined here: https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Your-Government/Connect/Departments/Human-Resources-Risk-Management/Benefits
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This position requires a minimum of one year of experience in an office setting performing general clerical duties. Do you meet this requirement?
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No
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How many years of experience do you have providing customer service directly to members of the public, and/or customers in a non-sales environment?
Less than 1 year of experience
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How many years of experience do you have answering incoming calls, emails, and communications from members of the public, and/or customers?
5 or more years of experience
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Between 3 and 4 years of experience
Between 2 and 3 years of experience
Between 1 and 2 years of experience
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None of the above
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How many years of experience do you have dealing with difficult customers?
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How many years of experience do you have using the Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)?
Less than 1 year of experience
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Between 3 and 4 years of experience
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How many years of experience do you have working with confidential information?
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How many years of experience do you have filing records and forms?
Less than 1 year of experience
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How many years of experience do you have entering data into a database or system?
Less than 1 year of experience
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Between 2 and 3 years of experience
Between 3 and 4 years of experience
Between 4 and 5 years of experience
5 or more years of experience
None of the above
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Are you bilingual (Spanish)?
Yes
No
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