Purpose:
To provide confidential, accurate, and timely secretarial support to the Director and/or department you are supporting. To ensure communication and documentation is handled in a professional and confidential manner. To act as a liaison between the employees and the Director you support.
Status: Non-Exempt
Qualifications:
- High School diploma required, Associate’s Degree preferred.
- One [1] year clerical experience.
- Ability to accurately and timely perform data entry and filing duties.
- Edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to accurately read and interpret written information. Monitors own work for quality.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work; uses time efficiently.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Strong typing and computer skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook); proficiency in Word and Excel required.
- Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills, as well as attention to detail.
- Adherence to Agency policies including Attendance Policy.
- Valid NYS Driver’s License acceptable to Agency insurance standards, preferred. Maintenance of valid insurance and registration and provide proof of insurance if using own vehicle.
Physical/Cognitive Requirements:
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Use of computers and/or writing for extended periods of time.
- Exposure to office equipment/chemicals.
- Bending, reaching, pulling, and pushing in the course of filing and miscellaneous clerical work.
- Speaks clearly and remains calm in stressful or demanding situations.
Responsible to: Department Director/Designee
