Professional Assistant III-Non School

Provides general administrative and clerical support of a responsible and confidential nature for the head of a major function area; Performs work under general supervision and requires some independent judgment

Job Summary:

• Works collaboratively with staff and other departments to ensure smooth function of the department
• Serves as the liaison between supervisor and internal/external offices
• Organizes and expedites flow of work through supervisor’s office, initiates follow-up action and follows up on pending matters
• Prepares complex correspondence, reports, and presentations using advanced office technology
• Collects and compiles budgets, statistics, and information from identified sources
• Schedules appointments and coordinates arrangements for meetings, conferences and travel through interaction with customers, suppliers and employees on behalf of supervisor
• Receives and screens telephone calls, letters and/or visitors; answers routine questions and furnishes information on behalf of supervisor
• Maintains departmental records, files, and office supplies
• May independently compose routine letters and memoranda for supervisor’s signature
• May provide training for new clerical support employees
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Typing speed of at least 30 NWPM and at least 70% on a Clerical Skills test required
• Proven ability to handle confidential information
• Must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task
• Ability to compose and compile correspondence from a variety of sources
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of bookkeeping data, draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations
• Must be able to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work and provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Minimum of 5 years clerical/administrative experience; Experience with SAP HR/Payroll/Purchasing systems preferred

Salary Information:

Complete Application:

• Application (include eReferences)
• Resume
  
  

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