Training as an administrative assistant
(m/f/d)
Landratsamt Donau-Ries
Donauwörth
Start date: 1.9.2025

Job Profile

Graduation
high school diploma
vocational baccalaureate
Secondary school leaving certificate or comparable school qualifications
Soft Skills
Self-management/time management/organization
Commercial thinking/Analytical skills
Communication skills/customer focus/enjoyment of working with people
Teamwork
Care/Accuracy/Responsibility
Grades
Total: <4
English: <4
German: <4
Math: <4
Areas of Interest
service
Economy, administration
Public service

Important School Subjects

  • German
  • Social Studies/Politics

Training Content

  • Taking over office and administrative tasks, planning work processes, using state-of-the-art information and communication systems
  • Contact person for citizens, advice and assistance with applications, issuing of certificates or identity cards, granting of permits
  • Preparation of business and budget plans, monitoring their implementation
  • Business accounting, processing of payment transactions
  • Preparation of templates for administrative regulations, decisions and ordinances
  • Collection, processing and evaluation of data
  • They process personnel files and employment contracts, calculate salaries, and handle travel expense reports.
  • Material procurement, management of durable goods
  • Communication with other authorities

Estimated Salary

Expectations

  • Reliability and teamwork
  • Willingness to learn and drive to achieve
  • Enjoyment of interacting with people
  • good oral and written communication skills

Job Description

An administrative assistant essentially works in two main areas: people and numbers. Their job opportunities are very diverse. For example, at the city level, they might advise citizens on new identity cards or answer inquiries from companies regarding financing. They might also organize employee personnel files or handle payroll. When it comes to numbers, they often deal with the city budget or a company's financial plan. Training providers can include government agencies and offices, as well as university administrations. The training is generally based on five areas: local government, state and federal administrations, trade organizations, and church administrations. Regardless of the specific area, the training is usually very similar. Anyone who enjoys numbers as much as people should consider an apprenticeship as an administrative assistant.

Contact Person

Stefanie Gerstl
Training management
Tel: 0906 74 6168
Email: stefanie.gerstl@lra-donau-ries.de

Landratsamt Donau-Ries

Pflegstraße 2
86609 Donauwörth
The Donau-Ries District Office is a modern, innovative, and very family-friendly employer. More than 600 people work at our offices in Donauwörth and Nördlingen, and every year numerous young people begin their professional lives with an apprenticeship or a dual study program at the Donau-Ries District Office. After successfully completing their apprenticeships, our trainees work as administrative assistants, civil servants, social workers, tourism and leisure management assistants, IT specialists, or road maintenance workers, among other roles. In addition to secure jobs and excellent training opportunities, the office offers competitive, performance-based pay, flexible working hours with various part-time models, good career and advancement opportunities, the option to work from home, and a very positive work environment. Numerous professional development and continuing education opportunities, such as our internal training program with its diverse range of seminars, promote the professional and personal growth of our employees. Start your future with us! We look forward to receiving your application!
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