Administrative Assistants

Position: Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Location: Johnstown, NY 12095

Duration: 6-12+ months contract with possibility of extension

Position Description:

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The work involves responsibility for independently performing complex clerical operations and administrative support tasks. Incumbents spend a substantial amount of time operating a personal computer and the rest of the time on routine administrative tasks to ensure the efficient work flow of the office. The work also involves responsibility for the entry and retrieval of information using software on a computer and using a computer to produce.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (Illustrative but not exhaustive):

~ Establishes and implements office procedures and maintains efficient work flow;

~ Prepares correspondence, documents, records and other written material in final or draft form using computer software from handwritten, rough drafts, marked copy, oral recordings or data from various equipment as the source material;

~ Composes and prepares correspondence on matters where policies and procedures are well defined;

~ Maintains and updates database/spreadsheet records on a personal computer;

~ Reviews accounts, reports and other documents for completeness, accuracy and conformity with established procedures;

~ Screens callers or visitors to determine the nature of the inquiry and refers to appropriate party or office and answers inquiries as appropriate;

~ Schedules conferences, meetings and makes travel arrangements;

~ Prepares and maintains agency payroll, personnel, attendance or other related records;

~ Transmits instructions from supervisor to appropriate staff and follows up to see that instructions are followed and deadlines are met;

~ Monitors and tracks status of various program activities;

~ Establishes and maintains confidential and general office files;

~ Explains established program policies and procedures to the general public/clients and obtains routine information for program purposes;

~ Collects and gathers information to be used as a basis for reports and memorandums and prepares summaries.

~ May supervise and participate in the typing, issuing and recording of applications, licenses and permits;

~ May monitor expenditures to maintain budgetary controls;

~ May order supplies and materials;

~ May act as Secretary to a public official.

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

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

~ Good knowledge of modern office terminology, procedures, equipment and business English;

~ Working knowledge of the organization, functions, laws, policies and regulations, and terminology of the agency to which assigned;

~ Ability to handle routine administrative details independently;

~ Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including work processing, spreadsheet and databases at an acceptable rate of accuracy and speed;

~ Ability to prepare and maintain program records and routine reports;

~ Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

~ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;

~ Ability to organize and maintain office files;

~ Ability to collect information from various sources for program operations;

~ Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Admin Assistant: 5 years (Preferred)
• Office terminology: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Johnstown, NY 12095: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person