Executive Assistant 2

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)•Headquarters, KY

1d•$46,097 - $76,059•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, provides the highest level of administrative support to the Vice President or assigned personnel. This role performs a full range of administrative support functions, including complex and confidential support services at the executive level. Responsibilities include preparing reports, sustaining office organization and work flow, and providing liaison between management and other organizational units, and external customers to Dallas Area Rapid Transit.

Requirements

Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or related field.
Five (5) years administrative and clerical experience in an executive-level office or related environment.
Type at 65 wpm.
Expert proficiency with Personal computer (PC); software applications such as Windows, word processing, power point presentations, spreadsheet, data base; typical office equipment such as copier, calculator, typewriter, facsimile, etc.
Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Ability to marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done. Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal. Uses resources effectively and efficiently. Arranges information and files in a useful manner. Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently. Values time. Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities.
Ability to be action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging. Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning. Seizes more opportunities than others.
Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Probes all fruitful sources for answers. Can see hidden problems. Is excellent at honest analysis. Looks beyond the obvious and doesnt stop at the first answers.
Ability to relate well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization. Builds appropriate rapport. Builds constructive and effective relationships. Uses diplomacy and tact. Can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree is preferred.
Expert level proficiency in PowerPoint required

Responsibilities

Performs administrative duties such as special projects, reports, spreadsheets, etc. as required.
Maintains message system to include tracking staff, answering, screening, and routing in-coming calls, and if necessary, taking messages. Receives and greets visitors and guests.
Makes arrangements for travel, meetings, seminars, finances, and other special services.
Administer various committees on behalf of the CIO.
Composes letters, correspondence, and memos requiring independent judgment as to content, and prepares responses to inquiries when necessary. Utilizes word processing equipment and/or computers to create, process, and maintain a variety of documents and administrative records containing technical information and difficult formats.
Provides support in contract administration of the Departments on-call contracts, including but not limited to the processing of work directives, invoices, and contract close-outs.
Receives, controls, and routes department correspondence. Handles and directs inquiries regarding department activities.
Prepare and coordinate Board agenda items with the Assistant to the CFO and executive administration.
Maintains appointment calendars and tickler systems and department filing system.
Compile agendas and attend staff meetings, prepare and distribute minutes, and provide assistance in any required follow-ups.
Assists with monitoring and coordinating the Agenda Reports for the department.
Performs other duties as assigned.