Job Description

The Administrative assistant provides administrative support to a department.

Responsibilities:

• Creates and modifies Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations
• Composes routine correspondence (i.e. memos, reports, etc.)
• Coordinates extensive travel arrangements, update calendars and prepare expense reports
• Maintains department calendar (travel, meetings, etc.)
• Coordinates meetings
• Performs administrative duties to include distribution of mail and faxes and answering phones
• Other administrative duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently, prioritize work and ask for clarification when needed
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to proof own work