Administrative Assistant

Appalachian State University • Boone, NC

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About The Position

This position requires the ability to utilize office technology and maintain a professional disposition, manage general office duties such as preparation of documents, updating and maintaining accurate records, creating and maintaining electronic files, distributing office mail, greeting visitors, making and answering calls (professional phone etiquette), responding to emails, assisting with inventory, and other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school; Combination of education and experience
• Ability to utilize office technology
• Maintain a professional disposition
• Manage general office duties
• Professional phone etiquette
• Proficient computer and technology capabilities

Nice To Haves

• Outgoing
• Must enjoy working with people
• Collaborative
• Patient
• Flexible
• Well organized
• Adaptable
• Experience working in a professional office setting
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong written communication skills, especially in regard to composing business emails on behalf of the department
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
• Strong organizational skills; detail oriented
• Ability to learn new software quickly
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service

Responsibilities

• Preparation of documents
• Updating and maintaining accurate records
• Creating and maintaining electronic files
• Distributing office mail
• Greeting visitors
• Making and answering calls
• Responding to emails
• Assisting with inventory
• Other administrative duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees