ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - DIRECTOR

POSITION PURPOSE:The Administrative Assistant performs full administrative and general office duties in support of a Director and/or department.MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:30% - Performs clerical duties such as typing, note taking, and managing daily mail to make certain that order is maintained within the office or department and documents are accurate; Responsible for establishing and maintaining official documents and records in appropriate files to ensure organization of materials.

30% - Schedules and coordinates appointments and makes arrangements for meetings, conferences and travel to ensure effective management of supervisor's/department's calendar.

25% - Prepares routine letters, memorandums, agendas, presentations, forms, etc.; Maintains Director' s email and voicemail correspondence to maintain adequate and timely communication;

15% - Screens telephone calls and resolves or refers them as appropriate; assists with some light accounting/budget review.

NATURE AND SCOPE:This position typically reports to Director/Sr. DirectorThis position has 0 Direct ReportsENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:Environment: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.Travel: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.Additional Environmental Job Requirements:No travel requiredMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must be eighteen years of age or older.Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.Additional Minimum Qualifications:Provides primary support to a specific supervisor and/or department.

Typically has frequent contacts outside the workgroup.

Typically assignments follow existing routines or instructions.

Typically considers among a few options and past practice when solving problems

Typically, guidance is always available and prior permission is required before changing work methods

Education Required: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.Years of Relevant Work Experience: 2 yearsPhysical Requirements:Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.Preferred Qualifications:PC skills, knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access), Lotus Notes and the Internet.

Strong written/verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, & strong interpersonal skills.

Skills in operating office equipment (e.g., fax, copier, phone, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:Action Oriented

Decision Quality

Collaborates

Instills Trust

Situational Adaptability

Communicates Effectively

Customer Focus

Resourcefulness

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