Sr. Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:          

The Sr. Administrative Assistant will provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Principal-in-Charge.

Essential Functions

• Performs clerical and administrative tasks including drafting and proofreading letters, memos, correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents as needed.
• Coordinates complex calendars, schedules and attends meetings on behalf of Principal, including but not limited to taking notes and transcribing detailed minutes
• Prioritizes conflicting demands such as moving and rescheduling meetings as needed
• Serve as the primary point of contact for communications on behalf of the Principal
• Maintains sensitive or confidential information with discretion
• Assists in planning and organizing special projects
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Principal

Skills and Qualifications

• BA or AA Degree, college coursework in Business Administration or related field
• 3-5 years related work experience in administration (executive level) can substitute for an AA degree
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and handle complex administrative tasks
• Attention to detail, set priorities and ability to make intelligent decisions while working under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision