JASA ยท 22 hours ago
Administrative Assistant- NORC
JASA is an organization seeking an Administrative Assistant to implement office procedures and support daily administrative tasks. The role involves managing correspondence, maintaining office supplies, and compiling reports while ensuring confidentiality and effective communication.
Financial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Implements office administration procedures under direction of supervisor. Develops new procedures, schedules workflow and assignments to meet deadlines. Composes own correspondence
Produces letters, memos, proposals, statistical material, or reports in draft or final form. Proofreads and corrects documents
Answers telephone, routes calls, takes messages, and arranges meetings. Takes minutes as needed, transcribes and distributes to attendees. Establishes and maintains office filing system. Maintains a petty cash fund, reconciles and files for reimbursements. Sorts and distributes incoming mail, prepares outgoing mail for mailing. Maintains and submits payroll time sheets
Maintains office supply inventory, prepares orders for office supplies, equipment, and other items. Contacts outside agencies to solicit information and assistance
Compiles statistical reports and other data under direction of supervisor
Handles confidential memoranda for director
Performs other duties as requested
Qualification
Required
High School graduate or equivalent
Bilingual in Russian and English is required
Ability to type a minimum of 65 wpm
Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion
Ability to handle own correspondence and the ability to express himself/herself clearly and concisely via oral and written communication
Ability to complete assignment efficiently, set priority, meet deadlines, work on several projects at once, and to deal with staff effectively
Must be computer literate, and willing to learn program-specific software
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Word Perfect 5. 1, Excel, and other software as needed
Ability to use electric typewriter, computer, photocopier, fax, calculator, and other office equipment
Good grammar, spelling and arithmetic skills
Sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of the elderly
Minimum two years secretarial or other clerical experience
Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and written