Sr. Administrative Assistant - OLLI

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The Senior Administrative Assistant performs a variety of clerical functions and office support activities for the assigned department(s) to facilitate the efficient operations of the office.  

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                          

Supports department and/or department leadership with daily clerical tasks. Collects, reviews, analyzes complex and/or confidential data and prepares reports, charts, budgets and other presentation materials. Responds to or routes non-routine, priority or confidential inquiries from external or internal sources with correspondence or other messaging on behalf of department leadership. Plans meetings and takes detailed minutes, as needed. Answers phone calls, provides information to callers or connects callers to appropriate staff. Schedules appointments and updates calendars. Makes travel arrangements and reservations for department leadership and staff, as needed. Composes and types correspondence, such as informative materials; creates spreadsheets and presentations. Greets and provides general support to visitors. Develops and maintains department filing system. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                        

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• General knowledge of office procedures and operations
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office)

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

• The Senior Administrative Assistant performs a variety of clerical functions and office support activities for the assigned department(s) to facilitate the efficient operations of the OLLI Program
• Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Supports department and/or department leadership with daily clerical tasks
• Collects, reviews, analyzes complex and/or confidential data and prepares reports, charts, budgets and other presentation materials
• Answers telephones, takes messages, and answers routine questions.
• Greets members, handles their inquiries, and directs them to the appropriate persons according to their needs
• Responds to various instructor and OLLI member requests for information.
• Ensures administrative processes and associated forms are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensures all vendor instructor payments are appropriately accounted for and submitted to the Director for review and approval.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary

Department Specific Qualifications                                                                 

Education:

•            High School diploma or equivalent required

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