Staff Assistant | Missionary Department

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

The staff assistant performs senior level paraprofessional clerical and administrative support. Tasks require seasoned independent analysis and judgment coupled with extensive clerical or secretarial experience. Incumbents make important daily decisions independently regarding: (1) operation or production and (2) collection, evaluation, and dissemination of information. This employment is a regular full-time two-year fixed term with opportunities to extend up to five years and potentially converting into a permanent position.

Requirements

2 year post-high school education or training and 7+ years of experience as a clerk or secretary, a BS degree in a research-related field of study, or the equivalent combination of experience and training.
Advanced personal computer skills and demonstrated advanced proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Proficiency in office and clerical functions.
Seasoned skills of independent analysis and judgment.
Thorough and detailed knowledge of departmental procedures and functions related to the required duties.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training in area directly related to the position's major functions is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducting special projects and research related to the area of assignment, compiling complex information, and preparing special reports.
Coordinating staff analysis and case presentation for professionals.
Facilitating and coordinating special activities requiring input from multiple sources and typically with interdepartmental interaction.
Collecting, evaluating, disseminating, coordinating and maintaining complex information and data from multiple sources.
May be required to train and motivate other employees and Church-Service Missionaries.

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