Description

Under general supervision, performs administrative support-oriented job duties, to include but not limited to resolving routine questions and problem, filing maintenance, scheduling appointments, reception, inventory management, typing, report preparation, and correspondence.

Duties:    

• Maintains office files that may be of a confidential nature. 
• Schedules various appointments for office personnel and ensures administrative details are completed.
• Receives incoming calls for office personnel and refers to appropriate person.
• Records messages or responds to caller with routine information.
• Serves as a contact person for other employees or the outside public. 
• Provides information regarding location or availability of materials, resources, and services.
• Monitors and orders supplies for the office and completes requisitions.
• Responsible for preparing correspondence.  Reviews and responds to routine correspondence for the office personnel.
• Prepares various reports and makes copies and assembles materials.
• May act as the payroll coordinator for the department or assists the payroll coordinator by providing oversight.
• Collects time sheets, enters into PeopleSoft, tracks leave, completes ETR's, and special pays. 
• Opens, routes, and prepares incoming and outgoing mail.
• May run errands for the department.
• Plans and organizes meetings and programs.
• Makes travel arrangements.
• Performs related duties as assigned to successfully fulfill the function of the position. 

Requirements

Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED, AND:

• 24 months office, clerical, or administrative experience.

Skills:

• Knowledge of office procedures
• General office and customer service skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to complete tasks in an efficient and timely manner
• Must be detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Ability to multitask, be organized, and self-motivated
• Ability to work in stressful situations
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to travel between work sites as needed

Certifications: Valid driver's license may be required for work in certain areas for the performance of specific job duties.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Physical:
  • Sit for prolonged periods.
  • Communicate effectively and listens.
  • Engage in repetitive motion.
  • Use of computer and telephone.
  • Stand, stoop, bend, and reach.
• Environmental:
  • Standard office environment.
  • Certain work locations may require the employee to hold a valid driver's license

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