The Administrative Assistant provides a wide variety of general administrative, clerical, secretarial support and records maintenance to a department or group. Exercises independent judgment on assignments that are moderately difficult; requires instructions only on new assignments. Major Duties and Responsibilities: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Prepares requisitions, invoices, reports, memos, letters and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software. Proofreads and edits correspondence Compiles and analyzes moderately complex information for inclusion in reports or presentation materials. Composes straightforward written descriptions of results Answers phone calls and directs calls to appropriate parties or takes messages Arranges and attends meetings. May record and distribute minutes as required Greets visitors and schedules or redirects as necessary Reads incoming memos, emails, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution Assists with tracking budget status Inputs into document control and records management system within assigned area May make travel arrangements Maintains calendar for manager/others in department/group May provide guidance, training or administrative assistance to lower level employees Assists with scheduling on-site and off-site training Files and maintains records, assuring proper handling of sensitive documents Completes other duties specific to assigned area of responsibility
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees