Administrative Assistant

About the Role

Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operations within the department/division. Supports leaders and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communications. Responsible for confidential and time sensitive materials. Familiar with a variety of organization concepts, practices and procedures.  Ensures duties are completed accurately and delivered in a high quality and timely manner.

What You'll Do in the Role

• Organizes and schedules meetings and appointments.

• Creates materials as needed including spreadsheets, presentations, memos, letters, faxes, and forms.

• Assists in preparing and updating reports, dashboards, etc.

• Point of contact for technology access/services, often functions as PC/LAN contact.

• Maintains all department supplies; anticipates needs and orders.

• Arranges travel as needed.

• Prepares and monitors invoices, submits and reconciles expense reports.

• Takes minutes of meetings as needed.

• Resource to department on office and administrative functions.

• Works on projects as requested.

• Other department specific duties as assigned.

• Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.

What You Bring to the Role

• Three or more years of administrative or assistance experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.

• Proficient in MS Office at intermediate levels.

• Proficient in general technology.

• Strong organizational and planning skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Attention to detail and problem solving.

• Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

Skills You Have

• Administrative Service Delivery
• Attention to Detail
• Documentation
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Organizational & Political Savvy
• Organizational Excellence

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Compensation Range:

Pay Range - Start:

$26.09

Pay Range - End:

$39.13

Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

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