To provide administrative/secretarial support for the department head and the department employees ensuring efficient office operations.
Perform word processing and desktop publishing to include presentations, spreadsheets and graphs; transcribe information of a technical and/or sensitive nature
Review and edit written material to ensure accuracy, neatness, correct punctuation and grammar; recommend changes to improve readability and clarity
Maintain confidential and specialized files, records and reports
Actively promote and ensure clear communication within the department and facilitate inter-departmental communication
Manage and coordinate projects and programs to ensure high quality end results within given timeframe.
May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.
Required Skills:
Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of company employees.
Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position.
Must demonstrate judgment, tact and diplomacy in dealing with internal and external customers as well the ability to handle confidential and proprietary information.
Initiative and organization skills are extremely valuable to ensure a smooth office operation.
Must possess self-motivation, enthusiasm, a positive attitude and perform as a team player.
The successful applicant will demonstrate typing ability and be proficient with MS Word and Excel. Data entry, 10-key, busy phones, and other basic office principles are a must.
