Administrative Assistant II

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Manager/Department Head or designee, the Administrative Assistant II coordinates and performs a variety of confidential and complex administrative duties independently with minimal direction. Primary responsibilities involve support of projects, research endeavors, and grants.

Essential Functions

• Cook up and/or update correspondence, memoranda, agendas, handouts, website updates, and reports, etc.
• Record, prepare, and distribute minutes
• Maintain calendar(s)
• Aid employees with onboarding, training, and answer operational questions within the scope of duties
• Aid with the processing of payroll, personnel action, and other human resource related forms
• Perform data entry and generate reports
• Organize information into spreadsheet format from data collection. Generate reports in preparation for analysis and graphical display from spreadsheets and databases
• Arrange travel logistics and coordinate schedules. Complete travel advance and authorization forms. Maintain travel records
• Schedule or arrange for conferences, meetings, interviews, appointments, retreats, events, or similar activities
• Review expense reports. Submit voucher forms with appropriate receipts and information for reimbursement
• Process and track documents such as invoices, payments and requisitions. Follow up on payments. Reallocate purchases when necessary
• Answer phones and screen calls. Provide information independently and respond to complex questions
• Greet visitors; ascertain their needs and provide information
• Review, sort, distribute, and file a variety of material. Identify priority items and route accordingly
• Order and maintain office and other department supplies
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 5-7 years of related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and software
• Possess the organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with all levels of personnel
• Able to prioritize and problem solve

Preferred Qualifications

• Assist in the collection of budget information and preparation of grant applications
• Adhere to office procedures related to grant submissions
• Aid in the reconciliation of monthly receipts
• Maintain confidential research files