Executive Assistant of Department Chair

Job description

Under limited supervision of the department chair and according to general directions, performs varied secretarial and administrative duties such as composing and typing complex correspondence, relaying confidential information, gathering and interpreting information to develop complex reports and maintaining department files. Uses discretion and judgment in screening important visitors and telephone calls and in planning and organizing own work as well as department chair’s in meeting established priorities. Education: Experience: Skills: - A.A. or equivalent - 3 - 5 years experience - General knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment; of business English, spelling, punctuation grammar and arithmetic. - Skill in Data analysis and interpretation - Skill in using computers and a variety of personal productivity applications - Skill in understanding and following oral and written instructions and in communicating effectively both orally and in writing. - Skill in proofing office correspondence, forms, and other work product for typographical errors, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. - Ability to read and write well enough to proof and edit non-routine reports, corres...