Executive Administrative Assistant

Position: Executive Administrative Assistant Classification: Nonexempt Reports to: Manager of the Inspection Call Center Date: May 2015

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary: This position provides administrative and secretarial support with effective customer service for inspectors and homeowners by utilizing excellent, in-depth knowledge of company products and programs. Essential Functions and Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Data Entry. Handle a large volume of in-bound and out-bound calls. Book inspections. Problem Solving -the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Interpersonal Skills -the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. Oral Communication -the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings. Written Communication -the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information. Planning/Organizing -the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. Quality Control -the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. Adaptability -the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. Dependability -the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance. Safety and Security -the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly. Business Acumen -the ability to understand and apply information with which to contribute to the organization's strategic plan. Critical Evaluation -the ability to interpret information with which to make business decisions and recommendations. Leadership -the ability to direct and contribute to initiatives and processes within the organization. Relationship Management -the ability to manage interactions to provide service and to support the organization. Change Agent -an individual who voluntarily takes extraordinary interest in the adoption, implementation, and success of a cause, policy, program, project, or product. Decision Making -the thought process of selecting a logical choice from the available options. Initiative -an individual’s action that begins a process, often done without direct managerial influence. Customer/Client Focus -the orientation of an organization toward serving its clients’ needs. Project Management -the body of knowledge concerned with principles, techniques, and tools used in planning, control, monitoring, and reviewing of projects. Teamwork -the process of working collaboratively with a group of people in order to achieve a goal. Time Management -the individual demonstrates a systematic, priority-based structuring of time allocation and distribution among competing demands. Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. The role requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. For lifting, occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds and up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Travel No travel is expected for this position. Knowledge and Skills Ability to communicate with clients and customers by phone, in person, or through correspondence. Possess a thorough understanding of all applicable policies and procedures. Possess a willingness to learn. Ability to perform duties with minimal direction. Requires effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and computer literacy. Performance Standards Maintain good rapport with inspectors and homeowners. Maintain good communication with co-workers. Maintain good communication with management. Perform job with a minimum number of errors. Required Education and Work Experience High School Diploma or GED. Experience in customer service, secretarial experience, administrative experience, or related discipline. Any similar combination of education and experience. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Company Statement At Residential Warranty Services, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities, tasks and duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr Residential Warranty Services, Inc