DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· A minimum of three to five years of relevant work experience in an office setting, preferably in an administrative role for a complex and fast-paced organization, interacting intensively with internal and external contacts.
· Keen ability to anticipate next steps, demonstrate initiative, exercise discretion, apply sound judgment, and work well independently and collaboratively as a member of the team.
· Ability to be independent and work with efficiency, with diplomacy and a high-level of professionalism and cultural awareness. Significant experience working with teams of high-performing professionals.
· Experience setting priorities and meeting deadlines while balancing the needs of providing support for multiple individuals.
· Experience with calendaring, travel arrangements, and event/meeting planning coordination.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills in an environment requiring diplomacy and good judgment in managing interactions with individuals at all levels inside and outside an organization.
· Ability to problem solve through situations that have undefined boundaries, lack of clarity or missing information.
· Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office is required, in particular MS Outlook.
· Experience in learning new software applications.
· Demonstrated positive, collaborative approach to work.
- Maturity, discretion and a sense of humor.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree and four years of administrative experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
- Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications.
- Demonstrated success in following through and completing projects.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and assign work to others.
- Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
- Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Frequently sitting.
- Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- General office environment.
- May require travel across campus.