Sr Administrative Assistant

Sr Administrative AssistantThe purpose of this job is to provide administrative support by performing essential clerical and administrative functions for department management.Essential Job Functions 1) Provide administrative support for complex assignments under limited supervision and coordinate the work of other administrative team members as needed2) Complete assigned tasks to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines and proactively manage time for ad hoc assignments3) Collaborate with supervisors to resolve administrative challenges and improve department processes and practices; Mentor and support less- experienced members of the administration team4) Update and maintain databases, various spreadsheets and generate reports as needed5) Collaborate with department leadership and team members to plan and coordinate on- and off-site events; assist with selecting venues, food, and activities at direction of manager6) Arrange conference, meeting and travel reservations for managers; assist with reconciliation and preparation of expense reports7) Participate in meetings, compose and distribute meeting notes, and create routine correspondence and reports8) Operate office equipment and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions (e.g., fax machines, copiers, and phone systems)9) Answer telephones, greet visitors, provide information, take messages, or transfer calls/visitors to appropriate individualsFunctional Knowledge: Requires a broad understanding of job and applies to a range of processes Business Acumen: Applies understanding of how efforts impact broader objectives Leadership: May act as an informal resource Problem Solving: Solves problems in straightforward situations Impact: Impacts own quality and effectiveness of work Interpersonal Skills: Explains moderately complex information in straightforward situations Timeframe: Must meet near term targets with moderate impact on team deliverablesKnowledge and Experience Education required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience required: Minimum 1 Year ExperienceSpecialized Knowledge:Advanced MS Office skills requiredAdobe Acrobat skills requiredExperience using electronic calendars to schedule meetings, appointments and other functionsKnowledge of company products and offeringsAnswer telephones, greet visitors, provide information, take messages, or transfer calls/visitors to appropriate individualsNation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision401(k) Flexible Spending AccountsAdoption AssistanceTuition ReimbursementWeekly Pay