Opportunity at a Glance
The Administrative Assistant I performs a variety of highly responsible complex and advanced secretarial/clerical and administrative duties. Duties are varied and are carried out with a high degree of confidentiality discretion and independent judgment. The Administrative Assistant I is hired in a pool of support staff and is responsible for supporting multiple areas within the Department of RUSM on a rotation basis or as required.
Responsibilities
- Answers telephone takes messages and answers inquiries within assigned scope of responsibility to colleagues and students.
- Compose and transcribe letters reports agenda notices memorandum minutes and other complex documents and perform other clerical administrative support duties as directed from time to time. Maintain confidentiality.
- Performs record keeping (confidential and nonconfidential) and general program specific clerical functions (e.g. scheduling copying faxing etc.) for the purpose of supporting assigned Department with necessary materials.
- Updates and maintain the departments filing system tracking of information maintaining logs/spreadsheet and other similar administrative support
- Maintain department inventory of office supplies and preparation of Material Requisitions and processing through Lawson with accuracy
- Provide technical support (retrieving lost data and formatting PowerPoint and other MS Office presentations)
- Prepare Work Requests for office maintenance and other departments needs.
- Answer students and colleagues queries and work with them in resolving issues.
- Assist with all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Assist and arrange the coordination of departmental activities including departmental meetings retreats and other meetings as required.
- Complete and submit departmental forms for travel reimbursements through expense wire or other RUSM software.
- Schedules appointments and maintain calendar if necessary
- Perform responsibilities in a manner that clearly shows effective communication and cooperation and that promotes open exchange of information respect high ethical standards and professionalism
- Assist with managing schedules and coordinating appointments conference and travel arrangements.
- Communicates in a positive and effective manner with colleagues students and/or visitors
- Provide administrative support to a Campus Committee as assigned.
- Provide administrative support to various departments from time to time
- Perform any other duties assigned commensurate with the position.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications :
- Requires a Secretarial Diploma Required or Associates Degree in Business Administration Required or related field Required
- Administrative/executive secretarial experience in a fast paced office environment Preferred or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Required
- Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a variety of situations
- Demonstrate customer service and interpersonal skills ability to handle several tasks concurrently ability to work with and support various staff members ability to maintain a pleasant demeanor and attitude at all times with all internal and external parties and ability to remain professional at all times.
- Ability to: Plan organize and implement routine and special project. Be able to work and act in a professional manner and exercise independent judgment in the resolution of administrative problems. Must be able to work independently in a fastpaced environment. Attention to detail is a must.
- Knowledge and proficiency in the use of technology (i.e. computers word processing database spreadsheet programs and power point)
- Accomplish work responsibilities with minimum supervision
- Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Project Management Develops project plans; Coordinates projects.
- Interpersonal Maintains confidentiality.
- Communication communicates clearly and informatively in positive or negative situations. Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs.
- Quality Management Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Ethics Works with integrity and ethically.
- Confidentiality Able to maintain confidentiality
- Has knowledge of commonlyused concepts practices and procedures within the field of business administration.
- Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Internet software.
Additional Information :
Equal Opportunity Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime