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Newport News, VA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Summary

Position is responsible for providing administrative and secretarial support to the Executive Director/Director

Essential Duties

1. Performs a variety of administrative and/or secretarial support activities for supervisor and assigned staff such as composing replies to correspondence on own initiative responding to inquiries from a variety of sources summarizing reports and information to facilitate review by superior and investigating evaluating and resolving problems within scope of position.

2. Prepares or directs preparation of minutes notices manuals agendas and correspondence with all supporting documentation requiring application of a specialized knowledge of the assigned function.

3. Researches summarizes and analyzes information; and compiles data to prepare special and recurring reports containing specialized or sensitive information following general direction or supervisor or assigned staff; selects relevant information from a variety of sources.

4. Maintains and tracks budgets for department; monitors expenditures and performs simple analysis on accounts; prepares both special and recurring reports for supervisor or assigned staff.

5. Serves as liaison to employees customers outside agencies and the public concerning departmental information or complaints.

6. Opens and reviews all incoming mail; answers inquiries and composes correspondence on own initiative on general matters in accordance with established guidelines and forwards other items to supervisor or appropriate staff.

7. Screens phone calls and visitors directing to appropriate staff or department when necessary; provides information requiring comprehensive knowledge and may interpret department work procedure and operations.

8. Plans and arranges conferences or meetings under general instructions from supervisor or assigned staff; communicates arrangements to appropriate individuals.

9. Prepares correspondence reports or other documents from rough draft notes or tapes; corrects grammar spelling and punctuation errors; edits wording without changing intended message.

10. Maintains calendar(s) for assigned staff regularly prioritizing and arranging meetings conferences and appointments; arranges necessary travel reservations and itineraries; anticipates and prepares background materials needed.

11. Performs other such duties as may be required.

12. Models nondiscriminatory practices in activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Completion of high school and preferably business school training or completion of two years of college or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Must possess knowledge of executive level support service management and be able to work under minimal supervision. Must have ability to exercise professional decorum. Must possess excellent typing and strong editing skills including punctuation grammar and spelling. Must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle details accurately. Ability to work effectively and maintain composure under pressure of short deadlines. Ability to complete routine memos and letters from general instructions. Proficient in filing and documentation management electronic and paperbased. Ability to take accurate detailed notes while in meetings and transcribe to electronic formats. Proficient keyboarding and computer skills with Internet browsers Microsoft Word Excel Access and Power Point programs. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

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