Administrative Assistant III (Parks & Recreation)
Application Deadline: 02/17/2026 by 5:00 PM EST
To Apply: To view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page, www.charlottesville.gov/jobs, and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time. USE THE FOLLOWING URL TO APPLY ONLINE:
The Administrative Assistant III provides paraprofessional administrative support to the Director of the Parks & Recreation Department and assists with activities related to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board including records and prepares official meeting minutes for internal and Advisory Board meetings. This includes coordinating meetings, managing the Director’s calendar and communications, preparing agendas, reports, and meeting materials, maintaining accurate departmental records, and supporting customer service and administrative processes. The position also may assist with office systems, purchasing, credit card reconciliation, HR-related administrative tasks, and other operations as needed, and may contribute to procedural improvements, project support, and other related duties as needed. Work is completed under the supervision of and reports to the Department Director.
At this level, the incumbent is independently responsible within the overall goals of the organizational unit for a comprehensive function, service or unit frequently requiring the determination of procedures, methods and policy applications; prepares reports and policy recommendations; and participates in long-range planning for administrative needs within overall goals of the organizational unit.
The preferred hiring amount is between $27.08 - $33.28 Hourly ($56,326.40 - $69,222.40 Annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.
- For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
- The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Any combination of education or experience equivalent to a two-year degree from an accredited university or college with a focus in public administration, business administration, management, accounting or closely related courses preferred.
- A minimum of five (5) years of general clerical experience related to the duties of the position.
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- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.
