Administrative Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Manager/Department Head or designee, the Administrative Assistant performs diversified and moderately complex administrative duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Maintain appointment book and calendar(s)
• Type, edit, and proofread material
• Respond to routine questions and answer routine correspondence
• Greet visitors; ascertains their need and provide information
• Schedule or arrange for conferences, meetings, interviews, appointments, retreats, events, or similar activities
• Perform data entry
• Answer phones and screen calls. Take messages and relay information within scope of authority. Respond to routine questions
• Review, sort, distribute, and file a variety of material. Identify priority items and route accordingly
• Order and maintain office and other department supplies
• Open, review, distribute incoming mail. Identify priority mail and route accordingly Answer e-mails and respond to routine correspondence
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 year of related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and software
• Possess the organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with all levels of personnel
• Ability to prioritize and problem solve

For educational support positions you might want to add this to the position summary:

Primary responsibilities involve utilization of various education computer programs for course registration, syllabus, curriculum, evaluation, data management and reporting. The Administrative Assistant II for education programs may function as a liaison between the program and other departments at UMMS regarding administrative and training issues.

For research support positions you might want to add this to the position summary:

Primary responsibilities involve support of projects, research endeavors, and grants. The Administrative Assistant II for research may function as a liaison between the department and other departments at UMMS regarding administrative and training issues.

For all support positions you may want to keep these preferred qualifications here:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Specialized secretarial training