Essential Functions

• Answers phone, takes messages, answers routine inquiries, schedules appointments, meetings and keeps manager's calendar
• Resolves routine issues in absence of manager. Coordinates special projects and analysis for manager.
• Maintains budget and/or expense reports. Makes recommendations on and prepares budget and manager expense reports
• Develops reports and presentations
• Compiles, researches and tabulates data and may perform some analysis
• Acts as interface with internal or external customers
• Sorts, open and distributes mail.
• Makes travel arrangements
• Types, designs correspondence, memos, tables or graphs
• Maintains files for the department

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED, Required
• Bachelor's Degree in related field, Preferred
• Three (3) years to Five (5) years or more in advanced administrative positions, Required
• Requires strong knowledge or specialized training and a comprehensive understanding of general aspects of the functional area. Must be able to apply knowledge and skills to varied situations Advanced, Required
• PC skills to include MS Office (Word, Excel) Advanced, Required
• Prior knowledge of company procedures and policies Advanced, Required

Additional Responsibilities

• May periodically assist in training and checking the work of lower level employees
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Performs work independently with minimal supervision. Work can generally be completed without established procedures. Must have demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks under own initiative, Required
• Applies advanced skills in area of specialization, Required
• Ability to maintain confidential information., Required
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)., Required
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team., Required
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills., Required
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment., Required
• Excellent organizational skills. Ability to prioritize, Required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must have good writing composition skills, Required