Administrative Assistant

Job description

The purpose of the class is to provide responsible administrative and clerical support to ensure effective and efficient office operations in assigned unit or division of the Department; to assist with administrative support functions, such as preparing and handling invoices, researching, compiling data, handling general projects, generating reports, and perform related work as required. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods that are general in nature and for which there are precedents. Work is performed under general supervision Provides administrative and clerical support to the assigned unit supervisor , performing such duties as scheduling meetings and appointments, maintaining calendars, composing routine memos and letters for supervisor’s signature, transcribing minutes, typing memos and correspondence, compiling information as requested. Answers the telephone; provides information and assistance as requested; forwards calls to appropriate staff person; greets and assists office visitors; provides professional, courteous customer service at all times. Assists in coordinating division / department activities with those of o...