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OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
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What they do
An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$42,369 / year median in North Carolina
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Purpose Providing secretarial support to school site; establishing and maintaining records; compiling and distributing materials and reports; responding to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources and maintaining a pleasant, effective office atmosphere where students, staff and public feel comfortable; Assist with the organization of conferences, meetings and other events: provide administrative support to the staff. Administrative assistant responsibilities Handling incoming calls. Managing filing systems. Coordinating events as necessary. Greeting clients and visitors as needed. Updating paperwork, maintaining documents and word processing. Creating, maintaining and entering information into databases. Maintaining supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Performing general office clerk duties and errands. Required skills Attention to accuracy and detail Ability to work calmly under pressure Excellent multi-tasking skills Ability to work well with others. Administrative assistant requirements High school diploma, Associate Degree preferred Previous work experience as an office administration or assistant Strong written and spoken communication skills Familiarity with Data management systems and MS office components Proven track record of quality customer service Proven capacity to work as part of a multicultural workforce, demonstrating sensitivity and competency in working with individuals and groups of diverse cultural, socioeconomic and lifestyle backgrounds.