Administrative Assistant
Position Summary:
The Administrative Assistant position provides support to all departments in the company by completing a variety of administrative, clerical, reception, and project-based work.
Qualifications Required:
- EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma and some college-level course work
- 0 – 1 year of experience in a related role
- POSITION-SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS: Courteous and professional in person and on the phone
- Demonstrated aptitude and enthusiasm for learning
- Demonstrated integrity, flexibility, and collaborative approach to work
- Strong information-gathering and analysis skills
- Able to use basic office equipment such as fax machine, copier, etc.
- Able to maintain confidential records and information
- Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, etc.), email, and internet browsers
- ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Able to prioritize tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Able to work in a team-oriented environment
- Able to think critically and problem-solve
- QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED: Bachelor’s degree
- Able to lift 20 lbs. and sit for long periods of time
- Familiar with office administrative and company policies and procedures
- Interest in health and social policy
Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Under direct supervision, the Administrative Assistant performs the following job functions with a focus on one or both of the following areas:
- Office Administration: Performs the following tasks related to office administration:
- Greets visitors and answers and screens incoming calls
- Receives, sorts, and routes all incoming mail and deliveries
- Responds to inquiries received via phone, mail, and/or email or appropriately routes them to senior Administrative employees
- Organizes and maintains paper and electronic files
- Performs general administrative duties such as copying, faxing, and filing
- Tracks and purchases office and kitchen supplies after receiving purchasing approval
- Maintains conference rooms, kitchens, and common areas
- Coordinates with other administrative staff to ensure reception coverage during vacation, sick leave, and/or meal breaks
- Manages calendar appointments and schedules meetings
- Assists other administrative team members with various duties
- Special Projects/Research Projects: Performs the following tasks related to special projects/research projects:
- Conducts internet research and summarizes findings
- Inputs, maintains, and verifies accuracy of data
- Assists with drafting, formatting, copy-editing, proof-reading, and fact-checking memos, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and other documents
- Meets deadlines and manages tasks
- Assists with developing and improving company document templates
- May participate in planning company events
- In addition, the Administrative Assistant performs the following responsibilities:
- Complies with company policies and with applicable laws and regulations
- Demonstrates professionalism in the workplace
- Performs other duties as assigned