Under general supervision, the Administrative Assistant performs a variety of administrative and secretarial duties requiring a certain level of experience and skills. The incumbent in this position will support several professionals, managers and/or directors.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Within established guidelines, makes decisions regarding planning, organizing and scheduling of work; Resolve most questions and problems without help.
- Compose routin correspondence; Type and proofread letters, memos and other documents using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation; Compile data for standard and special reports; May transcribe and distribute minutes of meetings.
- Schedule, prepare for and attend meetings; Screen and direct incoming calls and visitors; Assist with travel arrangements; Maintain files, records and individual/department calendars.
- Use business softward applications (word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, etc.) to prepare memos, reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, etc.
- Work cooperatively with internal and external customers; Assist other departments, as needed; Respond to requests for information from outside the department.
- Receive, track and process invoices, check requests, expense reports and credit cards.
- May organize material for data entry and perform accurate, high-volume data entry.
- Operate office equipment including copier, shredder and fax machine; Schedule office equipment and order supplies; Distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the core responsibilities of the position, may be asked, or may seek, to engage unique abilities, strengths and passions through participation on cross-functional teams.
Educational Background:
High school diploma
Skills/Experience:
- Intermediate typing skills of at least 45 wpm
- Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proper use of grammar, spelling and punctuation, and telephone etiquette
- Abiltiy to maintain confidentiality, discretion and tact
Acquired Knowledge:
- A minimum of 1-3 years of secretarial/administrative experience
- Proficient use of Mircrosoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 27 2018
Active Until:
Nov 28 2018
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit