Administrative Assistant II (Central Office)

Loudoun County Public Schools•Ashburn, VA

1d•$24 - $31

About The Position

This is clerical and administrative support work performed in central office. An employee in this class performs moderately difficult to semi-complex office operations requiring proficient office skills. The Administrative Assistant II is responsible for the efficient clerical operation of the office and for providing clerical services to staff. The employee composes routine and specific correspondence on matters for the supervisor’s signature, prepares written correspondence from rough notes, and compiles and maintains a variety of information and data. Employees at this level perform a full range of duties as assigned, working independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Roles and responsibilities The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Progressively responsible experience in performing general office clerical or administrative support work
Ability to post and maintain a set of accounts; to process varied accounting transactions; to reconcile accounts, including tracing errors and resolving discrepancies; to search for, select, compile, and summarize data; to interpret and apply instructions and guidelines to specific situations
Ability to compose a variety of memoranda or letters from general instructions, maintain complex records, and to assemble, organize, and prepare data from records
Ability to determine work priorities; to maintain confidentiality; to work independently; and to work effectively during periods of heavy workloads and tight deadlines
Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, general vocabulary, and arithmetic
Considerable knowledge of standard office equipment, including desktop PCs, scanners, printers, photocopiers and facsimile machines, and software including Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Good human relations and communications skills

Responsibilities

Responds to request for information made from the general public, staff, and or other interested parties.
Answers questions within area of authority; directs callers/visitors to appropriate location or staff member.
Provides administrative and program specific support to office staff.
Provides general guidance and tier II support to Administrative Assistant Is.
Prepares a variety of general and specific correspondence, logs, paperwork, invoices and purchase orders, forms and or other related information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Receives, sorts, and distributes a variety of correspondence, deliveries, and mail.
Files electronic and hard copy documents of a routine and confidential nature alphabetically, numerically, or by other prescribed methods established with filing systems.
Makes copies, and or sends documents electronically, by fax, or via mailing.
Reviews and maintains calendars for the supervisor, and schedules appointments and or meetings.
Assists with the organization and preparation of meeting space, procures refreshments and assists with technical support.
Prepares information for inclusion in special reports and summaries, frequently checking against a variety of records in order to ensure complete and accurate information.
Operates PC word processing programs producing correspondence, bulletins, technical and non-technical material, letters, memos, and reports.
Operates office specific software programs including managing databases; monitoring activities, updating and verifying information.
Maintains office files and records for information regarding administrative procedures and policies, regulations, personnel, organization, and reports relative to the department’s activities.
Makes travel arrangements for the supervisor including verifying itinerary, booking flights and lodging, collecting of receipts; submitting all required documents to the appropriate personnel, department or office.
Inputs data from financial transactions documents into office accounting spreadsheets or systems.
Monitors office supply levels and orders supplies as necessary.